lightsomeness
Example Sentences
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He began again, and played more carefully, but still with too much lightsomeness; he couldn't seem to learn to take the situation seriously.
From Chapters from My Autobiography by Mark Twain
And in the midst of their lightsomeness, Triffitt, who faced a mirror, started, dropped his cigarette, upset his liqueur glass and turned pale.
From The Herapath Property by J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher
George went at his task with much too much lightsomeness of spirit and disrespect for the situation.
From Chapters from My Autobiography by Mark Twain
There was lightsomeness and gladness in every breath.
From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Carlisle responded to this sensible treatment with what lightsomeness she could muster; but the odd truth was that she hardly listened to Hugo.
From V. V.'s Eyes by Henry Sydnor Harrison
