adj

weightless

WAYT-luhs

Weightless (adj) means having no weight, or not affected by the pull of gravity. Example: “Astronauts float weightless aboard the space station.”

adj

Having no weight, or not affected by the pull of gravity.

"Astronauts float weightless aboard the space station."

How to use weightless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFree from the effects of gravity, so an object simply floats.

Common pairings

weightless in space feel weightless

Word forms

more weightless comparative, most weightless superlative

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Etymology

From weight plus the suffix -less ("without").

Rhymes for weightless

flightless

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Frequently asked questions

What does “weightless” mean?

The word “weightless” means having no weight, or not affected by the pull of gravity. In plain terms, free from the effects of gravity, so an object simply floats.

How do you pronounce “weightless”?

“Weightless” is pronounced WAYT-luhs (/ˈweɪt.ləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “weightless” in a sentence?

Here is “weightless” used in a sentence: “Astronauts float weightless aboard the space station.”

What part of speech is “weightless”?

“Weightless” is an adjective.