lightsome 1
— lightsomely , adv. — lightsomeness , n.
/luyt"seuhm/ , adj.
1. light, esp. in form, appearance, or movement; airy; buoyant; agile; nimble; graceful.
2. cheerful; gay; lighthearted.
3. frivolous; changeable.
[ 1350-1400; ME lyghtesum (c. MHG lihtsam ). See LIGHT 2 , -SOME 1 ]
lightsome 2
— lightsomely , adv. — lightsomeness , n.
/luyt"seuhm/ , adj.
1. emitting or reflecting light; luminous.
2. well-lighted; illuminated; bright.
[ 1400-50; late ME lyghtesum. See LIGHT 1 , -SOME 1 ]