lightsomely

• Veraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'leicht, fröhlich oder flink'; es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit Anmut, Lebhaftigkeit oder Leichtsinn ausgeführt werden, ist aber im modernen Deutsch weitgehend ungebräuchlich.

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a light, cheerful, or nimble manner.' It was used to describe actions performed with grace, brightness, or levity, but has largely fallen out of modern usage.

1. Moving with quick light stepsC1formal

   In a manner that is nimble, agile, and graceful, with quick and light movements.

   Leichtfüßig und anmutig

   • She danced lightsomely across the stage.
   • The cat moved lightsomely along the narrow fence.
   • He walked lightsomely through the garden, barely disturbing the flowers.

   Synonymeagilelyairilygracefullylightlynimblytrippingly

   Antonymeawkwardlyclumsilyponderouslyungracefully

2. In a light-hearted mannerC1formal

   In a cheerful, carefree, and playful way.

   Leichtfertig

   • He spoke lightsomely about his childhood adventures.
   • She laughed lightsomely at the joke.
   • They chatted lightsomely, enjoying the sunny afternoon.

   Synonymeairilyblithelycheerfullygleefullyjauntilymerrilyplayfully

   Antonymegloomilymoroselysadlysomberly