lightsome

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(līt′səm)

adjective

  1. nimble, buoyant, graceful, or lively
  2. lighthearted; cheerful or merry
  3. not serious; frivolous

Origin: ME lihtsum: see light & -some

adjective

  1. giving light; luminous
  2. well-lighted; bright

Origin: ME lyghtesum: see light & -some

See lightsome in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Providing light; luminous.
  2. Covered with or full of light; bright.

Related Forms:

  • lightˈsome·ly adverb
  • lightˈsome·ness noun

adjective
  1. Light, nimble, or graceful in movement.
  2. Free from worry or care; cheerful.
  3. Frivolous; silly.

Related Forms:

  • lightˈsome·ly adverb
  • lightˈsome·ness noun

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