lightheartedly
UK/'laɪt'hɑrtɪdli/US/'laɪthɑ:tɪdlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a cheerful, carefree way
轻松愉快地；无忧无虑地
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
heartheart, courage, center
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-edpast tense / completed
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-lyin the manner of
=lightheartedly
adverb of lighthearted (light 'not heavy' + heart) = with a heart that feels light, free of worry.
Root light still carries 58 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.speak lightheartedly轻松地说
- 2.treat lightheartedly轻松对待
Example Sentences
- 1.
He laughed and lightheartedly waved off the criticism.
- 2.
They chatted lightheartedly about their summer plans.