lightsomely
lightsomely · more lightsomely · most lightsomely
In a lightsome mannerIn a lightsome manner.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)In a lightsome manner.
in a light-hearted manner
Origin
From lightsome (any sense) + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).From lightsome (any sense) + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).
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Forms
more lightsomely, most lightsomely| Comparative | more lightsomely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most lightsomely |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- moving with quick light steps:trippingly
- in a light-hearted manner:light-heartedly
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedlightsome
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb