Definition of light-hearted in English:

light-hearted

adjective lʌɪtˈhɑːtɪd

1Amusing and entertaining.
a light-hearted speech
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. 1.1 (of a person or their behaviour) cheerful or carefree.
  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

Derivatives

light-heartedly

adverbˌlʌɪtˈhɑːtɪdli

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.

light-heartedness

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.

Rhymes

downhearted, good-hearted, hard-hearted, heavy-hearted, kind-hearted, lion-hearted, overparted, tender-hearted, uncharted, warm-hearted, wholehearted

单词	light-hearted
释义	Definition of light-hearted in English: light-hearted adjective lʌɪtˈhɑːtɪd 1Amusing and entertaining. a light-hearted speech 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. 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 Derivatives light-heartedly adverbˌlʌɪtˈhɑːtɪdli 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. light-heartedness 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. Rhymes downhearted, good-hearted, hard-hearted, heavy-hearted, kind-hearted, lion-hearted, overparted, tender-hearted, uncharted, warm-hearted, wholehearted
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