Lightness vs. Darkness

Lightness vs. Darkness — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Lightness and Darkness

Lightnessnoun

(uncountable) the condition of being illuminated

Darknessnoun

(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light.

The darkness of the room made it difficult to see.

Lightnessnoun

(uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour

Darknessnoun

(uncountable) Gloom.

Lightnessnoun

(countable) The product of being illuminated.

Darknessnoun

(countable) The product of being dark.

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Lightnessnoun

The state of having little (or less) weight, or little force.

Darknessnoun

(uncountable) The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.

The darkness of her skin betrayed her Mediterranean heritage.

Lightnessnoun

Agility of movement.

Darknessnoun

(uncountable) Evilness, lack of understanding or compassion, reference to death or suffering.

Lightnessnoun

Freedom from worry.

Darknessnoun

absence of light or illumination

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Lightnessnoun

Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.

Darknessnoun

an unilluminated area;

he moved off into the darkness

Lightnessnoun

the property of being comparatively small in weight;

the lightness of balsa wood

Darknessnoun

absence of moral or spiritual values;

the powers of darkness

Lightnessnoun

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

Darknessnoun

an unenlightened state;

he was in the dark concerning their intentionshis lectures dispelled the darkness

Lightnessnoun

having a light color

Darknessnoun

having a dark or somber color

Lightnessnoun

the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures;

he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark

Darknessnoun

a swarthy complexion