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Definition of light-hearted in English: light-heartedadjective lʌɪtˈhɑːtɪd 1Amusing and entertaining. 有趣而逗乐但不严肃的,轻浮地逗乐的 逗乐的发言。 Example sentencesExamples - It's a light-hearted gift set for the complete Tarot beginner, or a novelty deck for the more experienced reader or collector.
- But he could not resist offering a little light-hearted banter when asked how team management had dealt with the issue.
- Calypsos are often light-hearted musings on current events but can be much more serious, depending on the subject matter.
- The light-hearted banter often gives way to arguments before someone intervenes with a joke to lighten the mood.
- It's light-hearted fun in another week of undistinguished dross.
- The gift was a light-hearted testament to his ability to navigate both sides of this nation's racial divide.
- She produces both an online journal and light-hearted podcasts about her life, but it's the latter that's more popular.
- That's the kind of light-hearted and spunky approach that packages the intelligent and truly insightful advice she gives.
- Her light-hearted vignettes are woven in between clearly explicated theories about laws of possibility.
- Postings and weblogs covering broad topics about Japan, with emphasis on legit news as well as humorous, light-hearted content.
- It is a light-hearted romantic comedy, which revolves around a group of young friends and 10 days in their lives.
- Possibly it originated with Kant himself in a light-hearted break from the Critique of Pure Reason.
- It was supposed to be light-hearted, so I'm really glad that you liked it!
- It is a light-hearted look at the system and not overtly political.
- I mean, the book is a very light-hearted memoir of my experience at the agency.
- In this day and age it is hard to believe that people can be held up to hatred, ridicule and contempt by a light-hearted gossip paragraph.
- It is one thing to put questions of this kind in a light-hearted quiz.
- One of the awol elements is the first film's sense of breezy, light-hearted fun.
- It will be a light-hearted programme presented by a local broadcaster.
- Milano strikes a balance between more serious scientific research and light-hearted self-examination.
Synonyms gentle, mild, moderate, slight entertaining, lightweight, diverting, recreative, undemanding, easily understood, middle-of-the-road - 1.1 (of a person or their behaviour) cheerful or carefree.
(人)愉快的;无忧无虑的 excited, light-hearted chatter Example sentencesExamples - He was very light-hearted, and he always knew how to make her laugh.
- And yet people keep on giving me light-hearted advice on how to keep my future wife happy!
- These areas were decorated in either bright greens or oranges, which induced a light-hearted mood.
- He was so light-hearted it was impossible to stay angry at him for one of his jokes.
- We came pretty close to full-on verbal assault and the end of our happy and light-hearted e-mail interactions.
- It's definitely not a cheery, light-hearted book at all, but I enjoyed it anyway.
- I know I'm light-hearted and like to have a bit of fun, but this is too serious for that.
- The first half just languishes in light-hearted happenings that are anything but funny.
- Witty and light-hearted, the play left behind an intriguing question in the minds of many viewers.
- Many of the men sang songs which were light-hearted and often funny.
- We know plenty of people who are more light-hearted and fun.
- Young people were engrossed in light-hearted banter, and seemed determined to stay till the end and enjoy the entire variety show.
- It was a lively, colourful, light-hearted romp from start to finish.
- He loves Anne Garland, but has a rival in his brother Bob, a cheerful, light-hearted sailor.
- Or could it be that audiences are hungry again for light-hearted escapism and happy endings?
- He was never light-hearted about anything, but she made him feel like that whenever he was around her.
- Instead, he could answer in a funny, light-hearted way, setting an upbeat tone for the evening.
- As I read the opening blurb, which is light-hearted and upbeat, my sense of shame subsided and I decided to take the plunge.
- He's really light-hearted and you can tell, he takes his racing seriously, as we all do, and it's a great thing.
- It is sometimes lively and light-hearted, sometimes slow and chill - and sometimes tranquil like new age music.
Synonyms carefree, cheerful, cheery, happy, merry, glad, playful, jolly, jovial, joyful, jocund, gleeful, ebullient, high-spirited, lively, perky, blithe, bright, sunny, buoyant, vivacious, bubbly, effervescent, jaunty, bouncy, breezy optimistic, positive easy-going, free and easy, happy-go-lucky, in good spirits, untroubled, genial entertaining, amusing, funny, comic, humorous, chucklesome, witty, mirthful, diverting informal chirpy, upbeat dated gay archaic frolicsome
Derivativesadverbˌlʌɪtˈhɑːtɪdli This post is just meant to be a joke and it is to be taken light-heartedly. Example sentencesExamples - In agreement with previous reviews, I would like to reiterate that this is not a trip or tourist destination to be considered light-heartedly.
- The Data Protection Inspectorate does not issue permits light-heartedly, but if the permit has been issued, the database is secure.
- The couple light-heartedly arranges for a local mystic, Madame Arcati, to give a seance and the unfortunate result is that Elvira returns from beyond the grave to make their lives miserable.
- Open your speech conservatively or light-heartedly and express your gratitude to your parents for their contribution to the wedding festivities.
noun This light-heartedness is reflected in the national symposia's wanderings throughout the country's regions, where they are often entrusted to groups just beginning to form rather than to well-established groups. Example sentencesExamples - You wondered if your dream meant that the light-heartedness and joy of your life (your dog) was being killed off by the hideous situation.
- It had a light-heartedness that was endearing and worthy of that Sherlock Holmes genre it so alluringly wanted to emulate.
Rhymesdownhearted, good-hearted, hard-hearted, heavy-hearted, kind-hearted, lion-hearted, overparted, tender-hearted, uncharted, warm-hearted, wholehearted |