əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti ˈnɪm.bəl.nɪs the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark having a light color the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble the property of being comparatively small in weight the lightness of balsa wood a feeling of joy and pride