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LIGHTSOMELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lightsomely mean?
• LIGHTSOMELY (adverb)
The adverb LIGHTSOMELY has 2 senses:
1. moving with quick light steps
2. in a light-hearted manner
Familiarity information: LIGHTSOMELY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Moving with quick light steps
Synonyms:
lightsomely; trippingly
Context example:
she walked lightsomely down the long staircase
Pertainym:
lightsome (moving easily and quickly; nimble)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a light-hearted manner
Synonyms:
light-heartedly; lightsomely
Context example:
he light-heartedly overlooks some of the basic facts of life
Pertainym:
lightsome (carefree and happy and lighthearted)
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