weightless

adjective

weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs How to pronounce weightless (audio)
Synonyms of weightlessnext
: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull
weightlessly adverb
weightlessness noun

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a light fabric that feels almost weightless She floated in the pool, weightless.
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Modern-day formulas are often weightless and tout ingredients like hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to plump up the skin and keep it hydrated—while evening out tone and smoothing over textured spots. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026 Because the robotic arm was meant to work in zero gravity, a room that simulated a weightless environment was built to test it. — Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 Martha Stewart and other mature skin shoppers are huge fans of its blurring finish and weightless coverage. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 One of the spa’s Energy and Eastern offerings, Vasudhara was developed in-house by Miraval therapists and combines weightless water therapy with Thai massage stretches and bodywork. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weightless

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First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weightless was circa 1547

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“Weightless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weightless. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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weightless

adjective
weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs How to pronounce weightless (audio)
: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull
weightlessness noun
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