Lightheartedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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lightheartedly
[ ˈlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪdli ]
in a cheerful and carefree manner
Lightheartedly means in a cheerful and carefree manner. It is used to describe someone's attitude or behavior that is happy and without worry. People often lightheartedly joke with each other or approach situations with a positive and playful attitude.
Synonyms
cheerfully, merrily, playfully
Examples of usage
- She lightheartedly skipped down the street, enjoying the sunshine.
- Despite the challenges, he lightheartedly tackled each task with a smile.
- The group lightheartedly laughed and chatted during the picnic.
- The child lightheartedly played with their toys, lost in their own world.
- We lightheartedly teased each other, creating a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Translations
Translations of the word "lightheartedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira leve
🇮🇳 हल्केपन से
🇩🇪 leichtfertig
🇮🇩 dengan riang
🇺🇦 безтурботно
🇵🇱 beztrosko
🇯🇵 気軽に (きがるに)
🇫🇷 légèrement
🇪🇸 alegremente
🇹🇷 kaygısızca
🇰🇷 가볍게
🇸🇦 بخفّة
🇨🇿 lehkovážně
🇸🇰 ľahkovážne
🇨🇳 轻松地 (qīngsōng de)
🇸🇮 brezskrbno
🇮🇸 léttilega
🇰🇿 жеңіл-желпі
🇬🇪 უმნიშვნელოდ
🇦🇿 yüngülcə
🇲🇽 alegremente
Word origin
The word lightheartedly originated from the combination of the words 'light' and 'hearted'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The term reflects the idea of a carefree and happy attitude, where one's heart feels light and unburdened. Over time, lightheartedly has become a commonly used adverb to describe a cheerful and relaxed demeanor.
See also: enlighten, highlight, light, lighten, lightened, lightening, lighter, lightheaded, lightheadedness, lighthearted, lightheartedness, lighting, lightly, lightness, lightweight, relight.