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lightness

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/ˈlaɪtnəs/ · light-ness

The state or quality of being light in weight; lack of heaviness.

Meanings

nounformal

The state or quality of being light in weight; lack of heaviness.

ہلکے پن کی حالت یا خاصیت؛ وزن کی کمی۔

ہلکا پن

halka pan

Synonyms

airinessweightlessnessflimsinessہوا کا پنبے وزنیکمزوری

Antonyms

heavinessweightbulkبھاری پنوزنبڑائی

Common Collocations

  • lightness of touch
  • lightness in movement
  • feeling a sense of lightness

Example Sentences

The lightness of the fabric made it ideal for summer wear.

کپڑے کی ہلکے پن نے اسے گرمیوں کے لباس کے لیے مثالی بنا دیا۔

Kapray ki halka pan ne ise garmiyon ke libas ke liye misali bana diya.

She floated down the river with an unusual lightness.

وہ دریا میں ایک غیر معمولی ہلکے پن کے ساتھ تیر رہی تھی۔

Woh darya mein aik ghair mamooli halka pan ke sath tair rahi thi.

His laughter added a sense of lightness to the gathering.

اس کی ہنسی نے محفل میں ایک ہلکا پن شامل کر دیا۔

Us ki hansi ne mehfil mein aik halka pan shamil kar diya.

Easily Confused With

light:While 'light' can refer to brightness, 'lightness' specifically refers to a lack of weight.

Word Family

light
adjectiveہلکا
lighten
verbہلکا کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a feather as a representation of lightness.

Picture a feather gently floating in the air.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہلکے پن میں چھپی ہے زندگی کی خوشبو، ہو جا پھولوں کی طرح، تو بکھر جا خوشبو کی طرح۔

Halka pan mein chhupi hai zindagi ki khushboo, ho ja phoolon ki tarah, to bikhar ja khushboo ki tarah.

In lightness is hidden the fragrance of life, Be like flowers, and spread like fragrance.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہلکا پن خوشی کی علامت ہے۔

halka pan khushi ki alamat hai.

Lightness is a symbol of happiness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "leohtness" — the state of being not heavy

First known use: 12th century

The word 'lightness' has evolved from Old English and is used to describe a state of being light, both in physical weight and metaphorically.