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Definition of light-heartedly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

light-heartedly

adverb
 
/ˌlaɪt ˈhɑːtɪdli/
 
/ˌlaɪt ˈhɑːrtɪdli/
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  1. in a way that is intended to be fun rather than too serious
    • The film light-heartedly compares the two men.
  2. in a way that shows somebody is cheerful and not worried
    • She spoke light-heartedly.
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