light-headedness

noun

Definition of light-headednessnext
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time teenagers, with all of their usual light-headedness, are not the best audience for this serious play

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  1. lightness
  2. glee
  3. levity
Noun
  • The Glenmorangie Original 12 YO is a beautifully balanced whisky that retains the lightness and elegance of the distillery's classic style.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • After the lightness of the previous night, the final conversation between Bronwyn and Lisa explained everything that was wrong between these two women.
    Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there’s much more to be said about Ohanian’s original article, as well as the glee with which conservatives seized on its headline claim as the basis for largely groundless attacks on California’s economic policies.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of glee
Noun
  • The film captures the horrors that Miller endured, but offers moments of levity, too—such as an introduction to British Vogue’s wartime editor, Audrey Withers, in Vogue House.
    Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
  • In the end, however, the effort paid off because the film balances that with moments of levity and a happy ending, which was important for Elliot.
    Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of levity
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light-headedness

lighthearted

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