English Explanatory Dictionary

make light of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To regard without due seriousness; to joke about.

Pronunciation

En-au-make light of.ogg

Word forms

make light of makes light of making light of made light of

Etymology

From Make light work of.

Synonyms

take lightly

Related words

gloss over
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