lightsomeness

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“bright, radiant”) +‎ -ness.

Noun

lightsomeness (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) The state or quality of being lightsome (luminous); luminosity; illumination, brightness.

Etymology 2

From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“light in weight, light-hearted, easy”) +‎ -ness.

Noun

lightsomeness (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) The state or quality of being lightsome (easy, light in weight, cheerful); levity; cheerfulness.
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