lightness

/ˈlaɪtnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being low in weight; not heavy.
    • The lightness of the backpack made the hike much easier.
    • The feather's lightness allowed it to float on the breeze.
    • She appreciated the lightness of the new aluminum laptop.
  2. The quality of being bright or having a lot of light.
    • The lightness of the room came from the large windows.
    • He adjusted the photo's lightness to make it clearer.
    • The lightness of the sky at dawn was beautiful.
  3. A feeling of cheerfulness or lack of seriousness.
    • The comedian's lightness brought joy to the audience.
    • Her lightness of spirit made everyone around her smile.
    • After the good news, he felt a sense of lightness.
  4. The quality of food being delicate or not rich.
    • The chef aimed for lightness in the sauce, using broth instead of cream.
    • The lightness of the mousse made it a perfect dessert.
    • She loved the lightness of the sponge cake.