lightsome
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light·some 1
(līt′səm)adj.
1. Providing light; luminous.
2. Covered with or full of light; bright.
light′some·ly adv.
light′some·ness n.
light·some 2
(līt′səm)adj.
1. Light, nimble, or graceful in movement.
2. Free from worry or care; cheerful.
3. Frivolous; silly.
light′some·ly adv.
light′some·ness n.
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lightsome
(ˈlaɪtsəm)adj
1. lighthearted
2. airy or buoyant
3. not serious; frivolous
ˈlightsomely adv
ˈlightsomeness n
lightsome
(ˈlaɪtsəm)adj
1. producing or reflecting light
2. full of or flooded with light
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light•some1
(ˈlaɪt səm)adj.
1. light, esp. in form, appearance, or movement; airy; buoyant; agile.
2. cheerful; gay; lighthearted.
3. frivolous; changeable.
light′some•ly, adv.
light′some•ness, n.
light•some2
(ˈlaɪt səm)adj.
1. emitting or reflecting light; luminous.
2. well-lighted; illuminated; bright.
light′some•ly, adv.
light′some•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() light-footed - (of movement) having a light and springy step; "a light-footed girl" |
2. | ![]() cheerful - being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be" |
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