Lightness and Slightness

Lightness

Lightness noun - The state or quality of having little weight.
Usage example: the first thing I noticed about the little bird was its lightness; I could hardly tell I was holding it in my hand

Slightness and lightness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slightness" instead a noun "Lightness".

Slightness

Slightness noun - The quality or state of being little in size.

Lightness and slightness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lightness" instead a noun "Slightness".
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