English words for 'Alternative form of lightheartedness.'
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adj
noun
noun
- the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- the property of being comparatively small in weight
- a feeling of joy and pride
- having a light color
- the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
- The state of having little (or less) weight, or little force.
- (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
- Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.
- Freedom from worry.
- (countable) The product of being illuminated.
- (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated
- Agility of movement.
noun
- (chiefly humorous or ironic) A (supposed) general aura of goodness or virtue.
- A person's reputation for, or state of, holiness.
- (chiefly Christianity, historical, especially Middle Ages) A sweet smell, usually likened to that of flowers, said to be emitted by the bodies of saints during their life, or especially at or after death.
prep_phrase
verb
- (transitive) To make less serious or more cheerful.
- (intransitive) To become less serious or more cheerful.
- (intransitive) To become light or lighter in weight.
- (transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
- (transitive) To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
- (transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
- (transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
- To descend; to light.
- (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
- become lighter
- reduce the weight on; make lighter
- make more cheerful through the use of color
- become more cheerful
- alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
- make more cheerful
noun
- (figuratively) One's sense of humor.
- (idiomatic) The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
- (mnemonic) Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".
- a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone
adj
adv
noun
verb
- (intransitive, figuratively) To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.
- (ambitransitive) To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.
- (transitive, music) To connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation.
- (transitive, science fiction) To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.
- (transitive) To give the appearance of beams to.
- (transitive, currying) To stretch something (for example, an animal hide) on a beam.
- (transitive, weaving) To put (something) on a beam.
- (transitive) To furnish or supply with beams.
- (transitive, computing) To transmit, especially by direct wireless means such as infrared.
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- express with a beaming face or smile
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
- smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
noun
- (textiles) A cylinder of wood, making part of a loom, on which weavers wind the warp before weaving and the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled, as it is woven.
- (music) A horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value.
- (structural) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
- (nautical) The straight part or shank of an anchor.
- (anatomical, informal) The principal stem of the antler of a deer.
- (physics) A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.
- (literary) The pole of a carriage or chariot.
- (anatomical, informal) One of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk.
- (nautical) The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).
- (railway) An elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway.
- (mechanical) The crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended.
- A gymnastic activity or event using a balance beam.
- (gymnastics) A balance beam.
- (nautical) The direction across a vessel, perpendicular to fore-and-aft.
- (figuratively) A ray; a gleam.
- (nautical) One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.
- (structural) One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.
- (mechanical) In steam engines, a heavy iron lever having an oscillating motion on a central axis, one end of which is connected with the piston rod from which it receives motion, and the other with the crank of the wheel shaft.
- (agricultural) The central bar of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it.
- A broad smile.
- a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- (nautical) breadth amidships
- long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
- a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- a column of light (as from a beacon)
- the broad side of a ship
- a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
adj
- Light-hearted; fun and witty or easygoing.
- Thieving, larcenous.
- (nautical or military) Not having a full complement of workers.
- Delicate and skilled; nimble and dextrous
- Gentle; benign and with minimal intervention.
- Sparing; applying only slight pressure or minimal amounts.
- (food) Fresh and light-tasting, not rich, heavy, or highly seasoned.
- Flippant; lacking seriousness.
- having a metaphorically delicate touch
adv
noun
- (figurative) Geniality or cheerfulness.
- A source of cheerfulness or joy.
- The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
- The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
- (UK, Ireland) Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.
- (humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
- A location on which the sun's rays fall.
- (UK, Ireland) Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
- (slang, uncountable, uncommon) Ellipsis of orange sunshine.
- the rays of the sun
- the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
- moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
adj
adj
- Light-hearted; vivacious
- Consisting of air.
- (of a room or building) Spacious, well lit, well ventilated.
- Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand.
- Not based on reality; having no solid foundation
- Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.
- Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.
- Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful.
- (painting) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.
- Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.
- having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air
- not practical or realizable; speculative
- characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
- open to or abounding in fresh air
noun
- the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- the property of being comparatively small in weight
- a feeling of joy and pride
- having a light color
- the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
- The state of having little (or less) weight, or little force.
- (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
- Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.
- Freedom from worry.
- (countable) The product of being illuminated.
- (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated
- Agility of movement.
noun
- (chiefly humorous or ironic) A (supposed) general aura of goodness or virtue.
- A person's reputation for, or state of, holiness.
- (chiefly Christianity, historical, especially Middle Ages) A sweet smell, usually likened to that of flowers, said to be emitted by the bodies of saints during their life, or especially at or after death.
noun
- (figuratively) One's sense of humor.
- (idiomatic) The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
- (mnemonic) Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".
- a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone
noun
- (figurative) Geniality or cheerfulness.
- A source of cheerfulness or joy.
- The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
- The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
- (UK, Ireland) Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.
- (humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
- A location on which the sun's rays fall.
- (UK, Ireland) Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
- (slang, uncountable, uncommon) Ellipsis of orange sunshine.
- the rays of the sun
- the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
- moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
adj
verb
- (transitive) To make less serious or more cheerful.
- (intransitive) To become less serious or more cheerful.
- (intransitive) To become light or lighter in weight.
- (transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
- (transitive) To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
- (transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
- (transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
- To descend; to light.
- (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
- become lighter
- reduce the weight on; make lighter
- make more cheerful through the use of color
- become more cheerful
- alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
- make more cheerful
verb
- (intransitive, figuratively) To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.
- (ambitransitive) To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.
- (transitive, music) To connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation.
- (transitive, science fiction) To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.
- (transitive) To give the appearance of beams to.
- (transitive, currying) To stretch something (for example, an animal hide) on a beam.
- (transitive, weaving) To put (something) on a beam.
- (transitive) To furnish or supply with beams.
- (transitive, computing) To transmit, especially by direct wireless means such as infrared.
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- express with a beaming face or smile
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
- smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
noun
- (textiles) A cylinder of wood, making part of a loom, on which weavers wind the warp before weaving and the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled, as it is woven.
- (music) A horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value.
- (structural) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
- (nautical) The straight part or shank of an anchor.
- (anatomical, informal) The principal stem of the antler of a deer.
- (physics) A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.
- (literary) The pole of a carriage or chariot.
- (anatomical, informal) One of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk.
- (nautical) The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).
- (railway) An elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway.
- (mechanical) The crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended.
- A gymnastic activity or event using a balance beam.
- (gymnastics) A balance beam.
- (nautical) The direction across a vessel, perpendicular to fore-and-aft.
- (figuratively) A ray; a gleam.
- (nautical) One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.
- (structural) One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.
- (mechanical) In steam engines, a heavy iron lever having an oscillating motion on a central axis, one end of which is connected with the piston rod from which it receives motion, and the other with the crank of the wheel shaft.
- (agricultural) The central bar of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it.
- A broad smile.
- a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- (nautical) breadth amidships
- long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
- a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- a column of light (as from a beacon)
- the broad side of a ship
- a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
adj
noun
adj
adv
noun
adj
- Light-hearted; fun and witty or easygoing.
- Thieving, larcenous.
- (nautical or military) Not having a full complement of workers.
- Delicate and skilled; nimble and dextrous
- Gentle; benign and with minimal intervention.
- Sparing; applying only slight pressure or minimal amounts.
- (food) Fresh and light-tasting, not rich, heavy, or highly seasoned.
- Flippant; lacking seriousness.
- having a metaphorically delicate touch
adv
adj
- Light-hearted; vivacious
- Consisting of air.
- (of a room or building) Spacious, well lit, well ventilated.
- Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand.
- Not based on reality; having no solid foundation
- Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.
- Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.
- Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful.
- (painting) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.
- Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.
- having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air
- not practical or realizable; speculative
- characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
- open to or abounding in fresh air