lightliness

English

Etymology

Possibly from Middle English lightlines, lightlinesse, from Middle English lyghtly, liȝtliche, lihtliche + -nes, -nesse. Equivalent to lightly +‎ -ness (suffix forming nouns).

Noun

lightliness (uncountable)

1. The quality or condition of one who acts lightly; ease; facility.

Quotations

For quotations using this term, see Citations:lightliness.

Synonyms

• gentleness
• unconcernedness