HyperDic: lightsome

English > 2 senses of the word lightsome:
ADJECTIVEalllightsome, light, trippingmoving easily and quickly
alllightsome, blithe, blithesome, lighthearted, light-heartedcarefree and happy and lighthearted
English > lightsome: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningMoving easily and quickly; nimble.
Example "a lightsome buoyant step"
Synonymslight, tripping
Broaderlight-footed(of movement) having a light and springy step
Spanishágil, ligero
Nounslightsomenessthe gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Adverbslightsomelymoving with quick light steps
English > lightsome: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcarefree and happy and lighthearted.
Example "trilling songs with a lightsome heart"
Synonymsblithe, blithesome, lighthearted, light-hearted
BroadercheerfulFull of or promoting cheer
Spanishalegre
Catalanalegre
Nounslightsomenessthe cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
Adverbslightsomelyin a light-hearted manner

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