light-hearted moment
- noun
- /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd ˈmoʊmənt/
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momento alegre
- The production currently in performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater, with a script translated by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, is a drama with some light-hearted moments sprinkled throughout the dialogue.
Examples
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Good-natured banter and light-hearted moments are what we come to expect from people who serve together for extended periods of time.
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The children shared a light-hearted moment while playing games in the backyard.
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At the party, we all enjoyed a light-hearted moment when the comedian told a funny joke.
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She recalled a light-hearted moment from her childhood that always brought a smile to her face.
Synonyms
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2.1
A short time when you feel very happy
Playful friendly talk that makes people laugh without hurting anyone
Antonyms
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the adjective 'light-hearted' (cheerful, carefree) with 'moment' (a short period), so the meaning 'a brief period of cheerfulness' is directly derivable from the constituents. This compositional pattern is straightforward and common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
The phrase light-hearted moment may come from the image of your light hearted feeling like a small balloon lifting your chest when you laugh. So it means 'a short time of cheer or fun'.