lighthearted
Collocations
5ADJ.
accurate, best, young
VERB + LIGHTHEARTED
like
LIGHTHEARTED + NOUN
art, banjo, lovers, moment, performance, way
PREP.
in
ADV.
devastatingly
Definitions
adj
Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and in a lighthearted moment, explained — as she did during the last presidential election cycle — that in her blended family, her stepchildren affectionately call her Momala.
Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.
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Idioms & Phrases
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6The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
WiktionaryOn Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and in a lighthearted moment, explained — as she did during the last presidential election cycle — that in her blended fa
WiktionaryHis lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.
WiktionaryThe movie is a lighthearted yet devastatingly accurate and witty social satire.
Tatoeba · #8289448Yanni made fun of Skura in a lighthearted way.
Tatoeba · #10096631"Embarrassment ensues," says Hanks of the lighthearted ribbing the best man often gives the groom.
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