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weightless
This term describes a state of zero gravity or an extreme lack of perceived weight. In scientific contexts, it refers specifically to the sensation of free fall where the force of gravity is not felt against a surface, creating a floating effect. It carries a clinical, precise connotation when discussing physics or aerospace.
In a descriptive or commercial sense, the word evokes a feeling of effortless lightness and comfort. It is frequently used in marketing for textiles, skincare, or high-end materials to suggest that a product is so light it becomes imperceptible to the wearer, shifting the meaning from a literal lack of gravity to a subjective experience of lightness.
Meanings
Examples
I wonder what it feels like to be weightless in orbit.
The diver felt momentarily weightless during the descent.
Everything in the cabin became weightless the moment the plane dove.
The ghost drifted through the wall feeling completely weightless.
The athlete felt weightless as he leaped for the gold medal.
These new running shoes are practically weightless.
These new running shoes are practically weightless.