English Explanatory Dictionary

lightheartedly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a lighthearted manner, cheerfully, with joy.

Pronunciation

lītʹhär't(ĭ)d-l

Word forms

lightheartedly more lightheartedly most lightheartedly light-heartedly

Etymology

From lighthearted (adjective) (any sense) + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).

Synonyms

gaily mirthfully blessedly bubblingly chearfully cheerfully cheerily cheerly eudaemonically eupeptically gayly genially gladly happily joyfully joyously lightheartedly merrily

Related words

lightheartedness
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