lightsomely


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light·some 1

(līt′səm)
adj.
1. Providing light; luminous.
2. Covered with or full of light; bright.
light′some·ly adv.
light′some·ness n.

light·some 2

(līt′səm)
adj.
1. Light, nimble, or graceful in movement.
2. Free from worry or care; cheerful.
3. Frivolous; silly.
light′some·ly adv.
light′some·ness n.
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Adv. 1. [画像:lightsomely - moving with quick light steps]lightsomely - moving with quick light steps; "she walked lightsomely down the long staircase"
2. lightsomely - in a light-hearted manner; "he light-heartedly overlooks some of the basic facts of life"
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