lightsomely

• Adverbe archaïque signifiant « de manière légère, joyeuse ou agile ». S'employait pour décrire des actions accomplies avec grâce, vivacité ou insouciance, mais il est largement tombé en désuétude dans l'usage moderne.

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.

   d'une manière légère et agile

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

   Synonymesagilelyairilygracefullylightlynimblytrippingly

   Antonymesawkwardlyclumsilyponderouslyungracefully

2. In a light-hearted mannerC1formal

   In a cheerful, carefree, and playful way.

   De manière enjouée

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

   Synonymesairilyblithelycheerfullygleefullyjauntilymerrilyplayfully

   Antonymesgloomilymoroselysadlysomberly