Weightless

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪt.ləs/

Definitions of weightless

adjective describing a state of having no weight or being without gravity

Example Sentences

A1 She felt weightless as she floated in the pool.

A2 The astronaut felt weightless in space.

B1 The dancer moved gracefully and appeared weightless on stage.

B2 The hot air balloon rose higher into the sky, making the passengers feel weightless.

C1 During the zero gravity simulation, the participants experienced a truly weightless sensation.

C2 The acrobat performed a series of flips and twists, seemingly weightless in the air.

Examples of weightless in a Sentence

formal The astronaut felt weightless as he floated in space.

informal I love the feeling of being weightless in the pool.

slang Dude, that roller coaster made me feel so weightless!

figurative Her mind felt weightless after finally letting go of her worries.

Grammatical Forms of weightless

• past tense: weighted
• plural: weightlesses
• comparative: more weightless
• superlative: most weightless
• present tense: weightless
• future tense: will be weightless
• perfect tense: has been weightless
• continuous tense: is being weightless
• singular: weightless
• positive degree: weightless
• infinitive: to be weightless
• gerund: weightlessly
• participle: weightless

Origin and Evolution of weightless

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'weightless' originated from the combination of 'weight' and the suffix '-less' in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the state of having no weight or being without weight, 'weightless' has evolved to also indicate a feeling of lightness or freedom, both physically and metaphorically.