lightsomeness
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9.9
- noun
- Literature
- The lightsomeness of the dancer captivated the entire audience.
Examples
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A gazelle is admired for its incredible lightsomeness as it moves across the plains.
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Even in old age, he retained a certain lightsomeness when he walked.
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Her lightsomeness made her a joy to watch on stage.
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The dancer's lightsomeness captivated the audience.
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The lightsomeness of the dancer captivated the entire audience as she glided effortlessly across the stage.
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Even in old age, he retained a certain lightsomeness in his steps, reminding everyone of his younger days.
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A gazelle is admired for its incredible lightsomeness as it swiftly navigates the open plains.
Synonyms
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3.7
Quick, easy movement with good balance and steady control
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4.0
A graceful, easy movement that looks smooth
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4.0
Smooth, graceful motions of the body that look easy
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3.2
A smooth, attractive way of moving like a dancer or swan
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3.8
Quick, light movement that shows ease and grace
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5.2
A light, graceful way of moving or behaving that looks effortless
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6.9
A graceful, flexible way of moving like a dancer or tree branch
A quick, graceful movement that shows light, skillful control
Being able to move easily and gracefully
Antonyms
How Graceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lightsomeness comes from the everyday word light ('not heavy') together with -some ('tending to') and -ness, which makes it a quality. So it describes being 'light on your feet'—graceful, quick, and nimble.