LIGHTSOMELY

lightsomely, light-heartedly

(adverb) in a light-hearted manner; “he light-heartedly overlooks some of the basic facts of life”

lightsomely, trippingly

(adverb) moving with quick light steps; “she walked lightsomely down the long staircase”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

lightsomely (comparative more lightsomely, superlative most lightsomely)

(archaic) In a lightsome manner.

Source: Wiktionary


LIGHTSOME

Light"some, a.

1. Having light; lighted; not dark or gloomy; bright. White walls make rooms more lightsome than black. Bacon.

2. Gay; airy; cheering; exhilarating. That lightsome affection of joy. Hooker.

– Light"some*ly, adv.

– Light"some*ness, n. Happiness may walk soberly in dark attire, as well as dance lightsomely in a gala dress. Hawthorne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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