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lightness vs silliness

silliness vs lightness

lightness and silliness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lightness Yes No No No
silliness Yes No No No
As nouns, silliness is a hypernym of lightness; that is, silliness is a word with a broader meaning than lightness:
  • lightness: the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
  • silliness: an impulsive scatterbrained manner
Other hypernyms of lightness include giddiness.
lightness (noun) silliness (noun)
the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous a ludicrous folly
the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures an impulsive scatterbrained manner
the property of being comparatively small in weight
having a light color
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
a feeling of joy and pride
Difference between lightness and silliness

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