lightsomely

• Advérbio arcaico que significa 'de maneira leve, alegre ou ágil'. Era usado para descrever ações feitas com graça, vivacidade ou frivolidade, mas caiu em grande parte em desuso no português moderno.

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.

   Leve e graciosamente

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

   Sinônimosagilelyairilygracefullylightlynimblytrippingly

   Antônimosawkwardlyclumsilyponderouslyungracefully

2. In a light-hearted mannerC1formal

   In a cheerful, carefree, and playful way.

   Alegremente

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

   Sinônimosairilyblithelycheerfullygleefullyjauntilymerrilyplayfully

   Antônimosgloomilymoroselysadlysomberly