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LIGHTSOMENESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
Synonyms:
lightness; lightsomeness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("lightsomeness" is a kind of...):
giddiness; silliness (an impulsive scatterbrained manner)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Synonyms:
agility; legerity; lightness; lightsomeness; nimbleness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("lightsomeness" is a kind of...):
gracefulness (beautiful carriage)
Derivation:
lightsome (moving easily and quickly; nimble)
Sense 3
Meaning:
The cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
Synonyms:
carefreeness; insouciance; lightheartedness; lightsomeness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("lightsomeness" is a kind of...):
blitheness; cheerfulness (a feeling of spontaneous good spirits)
Derivation:
lightsome (carefree and happy and lighthearted)
