light-hearted
UK/‚laɪt'hɑːtɪd/US
Definitions
adj.
Cheerful and carefree; not serious in tone
轻松愉快的；无忧无虑的；（语气）不严肃的
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
heartheart, courage, center
+
-edpast tense / completed
=light-hearted
light (not heavy) + heart + -ed = having a light heart. A heavy heart means sorrow; a light one means it carries no burden — so light-hearted is cheerful, untroubled. It also describes things meant to be fun rather than serious.
Root light still carries 58 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
We kept the conversation light-hearted to ease the tension.
- 2.
It's a light-hearted comedy, perfect for a tired evening.
- 3.
Despite the bad news, she stayed surprisingly light-hearted.