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Meanings of light-hearted in English
Carefree and happy and lighthearted.
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Examples for "blithe"
Examples for "blithe"
1
Find in the Glossary the meaning of: glittering; trims; spray; blithe; measures.
2
He is unassuming in manner, blithe in company, earnest in the pulpit.
3
But what is lightsome and blithe in her, was debonaire in him.
4
The two had met in June on equal terms of blithe youth.
5
The composer dashed a blithe flourish to the tail of a note.
1
Not in an exclusionary way but in a fun and lighthearted way.
2
Of the others he had this to say, in his lighthearted manner:
3
She smiled playfully, feeling more lighthearted than she had in months... years.
4
The decision was a relief; as he walked homewards, he was lighthearted.
5
They looked fabulous together, and still had the same easy, lighthearted relationship.
1
But what is lightsome and blithe in her, was debonaire in him.
2
The cathedral of Antwerp itself is not more captivatingly lightsome and lovely.
3
Yet, as ever among Celts, these shadows had edges of the lightsome.
4
But one little cloud, transient as Peyrot's, passed across his lightsome countenance.
5
Now nothing can enlighten others unless it be lightsome in itself.
1
He is a blithesome brother, a welcome guest in hall and hut.
2
On the walls Cupids and blithesome nymphs were careering in fresco.
3
And the parsons of the past were also a blithesome set of individuals.
4
There is little that is blithesome and cheerful, but much that is melancholy.
5
The lark's song is not especially melodious, but is blithesome, sibilant, and unceasing.
Usage of light-hearted in English
1
It made the light-hearted lighter in heart, the light-minded heavy in soul.
2
The young elflord had always been open and honest, fun-loving and light-hearted.
3
Sir Peter said he was extremely disappointed she misinterpreted some light-hearted banter.
4
The Daily Mail included light-hearted captions in their reporting of the story.
5
In less than ten minutes the light-hearted Irishman was buried in slumber.
6
You can take everyone you want, Trump said in a light-hearted tone.
7
All this was said in the most light-hearted and airy manner conceivable.
8
Ms Boaden argued: Most of their comments were jocular or light-hearted banter.
9
Do moderate your informal interactions, especially when it comes to light-hearted dialogue!
10
He was as light-hearted as a boy, and as thoughtlessly in love.
11
Sailors and fisher-folk travelled the red, winding harbor roads, light-hearted and content.
12
Lew seemed unduly light-hearted over the matter, and even smiled about it.
13
If you can, use this evening to generate a few light-hearted hours!
14
He felt refreshed and wondrously light-hearted, at peace with all the world.
15
The Muriel Roscoe of those days had been a merry, light-hearted personality.
16
By now her light-hearted and cheerful thoughts were mingled with gloomy ones.
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Light-hearted through the time