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