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

Examples of weightless in a Sentence

a light fabric that feels almost weightless She floated in the pool, weightless.
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The key here is to find a jacket that’s weightless enough to keep sweat at bay while providing just the right amount of warmth on a brisk summer evening or early morning. Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Beloved by customers for their buttery-soft, ultra-smooth feel and weightless comfort, they’re designed to move effortlessly with you from one itinerary to the next. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 The ride currently holds the record for the largest zero-G stall in America — an inversion that takes riders uphill, rotates them 180 degrees upside down, and hovers above ground for a weightless airtime moment before returning upright. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The right formula will offer weightless volume, while strengthening the strands for a long-lasting lift. Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for weightless

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 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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