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LIGHTSOME

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lightsome mean? 

LIGHTSOME (adjective)
  The adjective LIGHTSOME has 2 senses:

1. moving easily and quickly; nimbleplay

2. carefree and happy and lightheartedplay

  Familiarity information: LIGHTSOME used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LIGHTSOME (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Moving easily and quickly; nimble

Synonyms:

light; lightsome; tripping

Context example:

walked with a light tripping step

Similar:

light-footed ((of movement) having a light and springy step)

Derivation:

lightsomeness (the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Carefree and happy and lighthearted

Synonyms:

blithe; blithesome; light-hearted; lighthearted; lightsome

Context example:

trilling songs with a lightsome heart

Similar:

cheerful (being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits)

Derivation:

lightsomeness (the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you)


 Context examples 


In the great stone fireplace a log fire was spurting and crackling, throwing out a ruddy glare which, with the four bracket-lamps which stood at each corner of the room, gave a bright and lightsome air to the whole apartment.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)



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