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However light-hearted you try to be about it, the loss of youth, and everything that goes with it, is quite a trauma.
Julian Clary

Meaning of "light-hearted" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIGHT-HEARTED

light-hearted play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIGHT-HEARTED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Light-Hearted is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LIGHT-HEARTED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

light-hearted

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Definition of light-hearted in the English dictionary

The definition of light-hearted in the dictionary is cheerful or carefree in mood or disposition.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIGHT-HEARTED

light-coloured
light-emitting diode
light-face
light-faced
light-fast
light-fingered
light-fingeredness
light-footed
light-footedly
light-footedness
light-haired
light-headed
light-headedly
light-headedness
light-heartedly
light-heartedness
light-horseman
light-sensitive
lighten
lightener

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIGHT-HEARTED

big-hearted
black-hearted
brokenhearted
cold-hearted
converted
departed
downhearted
faint-hearted
good-hearted
half-hearted
kind-hearted
lion-hearted
not for the faint-hearted
open-hearted
parted
pure-hearted
softhearted
tenderhearted
uncharted
warm-hearted
wholehearted

Synonyms and antonyms of light-hearted in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LIGHT-HEARTED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «light-hearted» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of light-hearted

Translation of «light-hearted» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIGHT-HEARTED

Find out the translation of light-hearted to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of light-hearted from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «light-hearted» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

轻松有趣的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alegre
570 millions of speakers

English

light-hearted
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रकाश दिल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أرعن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

беззаботная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alegre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাসিখুশি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

enjoué
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

cahaya hati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unbeschwert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

愉快な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

명랑한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lampu-ati
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vui vẻ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவலை இல்லாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हलकट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kaygısız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

allegro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wesoły
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безтурботна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cu inima ușoară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αμέριμνος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lighartige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lättsam
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

light - hearted
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of light-hearted

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIGHT-HEARTED»

The term «light-hearted» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.995 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIGHT-HEARTED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «light-hearted» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «light-hearted» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about light-hearted

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIGHT-HEARTED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word light-hearted.
1
Waris Ahluwalia
People who know me know that there's a light-hearted side, humour... But you could easily say I am cheeky.
2
Hayley Atwell
I read a lot of heavy literature when I'm on set, so on holiday I want to indulge in something light-hearted.
3
Tom Bodett
My work is still very much light-hearted, positive outlook, laugh at yourself. But it isn't going to be the laugh-a-minute kind of thing that my early work was.
4
Eric Bogosian
I'm not a light-hearted person, so I can't think light-hearted at work.
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Orla Brady
Why not just have fun with clothes? We should be more light-hearted about how we dress, how we look. If you experiment, you can go wrong, clearly; but you can have a wonderful time doing it!
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Julian Clary
However light-hearted you try to be about it, the loss of youth, and everything that goes with it, is quite a trauma.
7
James Dashner
I really love middle-grade. Middle-grade books have a little more of a magical, light-hearted feel. You can be a little bit more quirky, you can have a little more humor. It doesn't get so dark and deep.
8
John Key
I'm often at events when they're quite light-hearted social events when people would want me to kid around.
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Teresa Palmer
I think that Americans find the Australian humour and the energy of Australians very refreshing - we are quite self-deprecating, we're light-hearted and can have a laugh.
10
Padmasree Warrior
My mom taught me the power of love. I learned to focus on the long-term big picture from my father. His sense of humor and light-hearted approach always make me smile. My husband is a pivotal anchor in my life. His influence encourages me to be independent and take risks.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIGHT-HEARTED»

Discover the use of light-hearted in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to light-hearted and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Light-Hearted Look at Murder
Andreas is a German post-grad who looks like Hitler.
Mark Watson, 2008
2
Happily Ever After: A Light-hearted Guide to Wedded Bliss
Whether you are about to be married, or celebrating your fiftieth wedding anniversary, this charming, funny book will keep you and your other half entertained til death do you part.
Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, 2013
3
Science Askew: A Light-hearted Look at the Scientific World
Copiously illustrated throughout with many fine drawings by John C. Holden, Science Askew: A Light-Hearted Look at the Scientific World is a refreshing antidote to the daily grind.
Donald M Simanek, John. Holden, 2001
4
Adam and Eve: A Light-Hearted and Humorous Look At the Creation
In this book she takes a humorous stab on the Bible in General and the Creation of Adam and Eve in particular, ending with the saga of Noah and the Big Flood." The content is a free spirited account of these events with no holds barred.
Anne Schnurr, 2011
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For Better For Worse: A light-hearted guide to wedded bliss
For, as Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall shows in For Better, For Worse, a good marriage is all in the detail. This charming, perceptive book takes a light-hearted look at marriage from all angles – in the kitchen, in the garden, on holiday.
Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, 2010
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Just a word, Doctor: a light-hearted guide to medical terms
Here is an erudite yet light-hearted account of the origins tnd associations of about 500 medical and paramedical terms.
Bernard J. Freedman, 1987
7
Talking Balls: A collection of light-hearted writings about ...
Light-hearted and playful, the stories in this collection capture the unique spirit of the sporting world and are guaranteed to amuse, inform, uplift and entertain.
John Bishop, 2012
8
Kicking Cancer's Ass: A Light-Hearted Guide to the Fight of ...
Kicking Cancer's Ass: A Light-Hearted Guide to the Fight of Your Life "At any stage in the journey that is cancer; this book is invaluable for patient and caregiver alike.
Robert Hawke, 2011
9
Light-hearted seafood: tasty, quick, healthy
For families wanting to improve their eating habits and to take advantage of the health benefits of seafood, here are quick, tasty recipes low in calories, fat, salt, and cholesterol. Illustrated.
Janis Harsila, Evie Hansen, Diane Baker, 1989
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Life Is Too Short for Long Stories: Light-Hearted Tales of ...
" Discover in "Life Is Too Short For Long Stories: Light-hearted Tales of Sex, Love, Life and Lots of Humor" reflections of the lighter side of life.
Vondell Prince, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIGHT-HEARTED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term light-hearted is used in the context of the following news items.
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Depp pens foreword for Ginger Man 60th edition - RTÉ Ten
It is believed that the light-hearted, picaresque tale has brought more American tourists to Dublin's Trinity College - where much of it was set ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
2
Magic Mike XXL poster 'censored' in Australia: Reason behind …
But a poster has emerged in Australia showing the cast with tight white T-shirts on instead, leading to confusion and light-hearted outrage ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
AFMW: Mary Katherine Ham & Guy Benson, Fox News and …
... breast cancer charities, or your affinity for certain songs, or comedians – even the light-hearted fun of college campus activities can land you ... «FOX News Radio, Jul 15»
4
Why Tommy and Tuppence were Agatha Christie's greatest creation …
... got to autobiography in her novels, with Tommy and Tuppence recalling the light-hearted early years of her marriage to Archibald Christie. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Erykah Badu Calls Out The Black Eyed Peas For Borrowing Video …
Despite calling out the group over the similarities between the two visuals, Badu took a relatively light-hearted approach with her Facebook ... «HipHopDX, Jul 15»
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Lifeguard reality show a-go - Tonight TV & Radio - IOL
Of interest is how they try to inject some light-hearted moments into what is a serious business, so look out for that too. TO Durban Beach etch. «Independent Online, Jul 15»
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Caitlyn Jenner leaves The Abbey in West Hollywood after night of …
Caitlyn hired Angelina Jolie's stylist Jen Rade for her ESPYs appearance, and admitted during a more light-hearted portion of her moving ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
Richard Geary: Last haying seasons brings memories of first
It wasn't our light-hearted approach to the work that bothered him, it was our way of dress that caused him the most concern, and often, disgust. «The Missoulian, Jul 15»
9
I Judged 10 Books By Their Covers, Bough Them, And Went On A …
From the cute, candy-colored cover, I thought this would be a light-hearted piece of chick lit — about a working girl trying to find love in the big city, perhaps? «Bustle, Jul 15»
10
Your own origin story: 21 comics to get newcomers hooked …
If you like this more light-hearted take on one of Gotham's finest, you will probably also enjoy Gotham Academy, which is like Harry Potter in ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Jul 15»

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