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lightness

[/ˈlaɪtnəs/]
noun
leveza
1. the quality or state of being light in weight; not heavy
The lightness of the feather made it easy to carry.
A leveza da pena tornou fácil carregá-la.
2. the quality of being pale or not dark in color or shade
The lightness of her skin tone was striking.
A leveza do tom de sua pele era marcante.
3. the quality of being graceful, delicate, or agile in movement
She moved with lightness across the dance floor.
Ela se movia com leveza pelo palco de dança.
4. the quality of being not serious or frivolous
The lightness of his tone suggested he wasn't upset.
A leveza de seu tom sugeria que ele não estava chateado.
5. the quality of being easy to digest or not heavy (food)
The lightness of the salad made it a perfect lunch option.
A leveza da salada a tornou uma opção de almoço perfeita.
Synonyms
airinessweightlessnessbuoyancydelicacygrace
Antonyms
heavinessweightdarknessseriousnessgravity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
leveza
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
leveza
no regional variation; standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
leveza
no regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
leveza
standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

light as a feather / leve como uma pena
take something lightly / levar algo com leveza
travel light / viajar com pouca bagagem
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