weightless
adjective/ˈweɪtləs/
Frequency rank: #17,967 most common English word
Meaning
Having no apparent weight, especially due to being in space or free fall.
Example sentence
The astronauts felt completely weightless as they floated inside the space station.
Synonyms & related words
- floating
- buoyant
- gravity-free
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