lightsome
1. carefree and happy and lighthearted - was loved for her blithe spirit - a merry blithesome nature - her lighthearted nature - trilling songs with a lightsome heart • Syn: blithe, blithesome, lighthearted, light-hearted • Similar to: cheerful • Derivationally related forms: lightsomeness, lightheartedness (for: lighthearted), blitheness (for: blithe) 2. moving easily and quickly; nimble - the dancer was light and graceful - a lightsome buoyant step - walked with a light tripping step • Syn: light, tripping • Similar to: light-footed • Derivationally related forms: lightsomeness, lightness (for: light)
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