luchtig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- jaunty adj Lively, confident, and stylish in manner or appearance.
- levity noun A lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.
- lighthearted adj Happy and cheerful, without worry or sadness.
- lite adj A deliberately simplified spelling of "light," used to mean low-calorie, low-fat, or stripped-down.
- whimsical adj Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.
Senses
luchtig is used for these senses in English:
- levity (countable) A lighthearted or frivolous act.
- lighthearted Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
- lite Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
- whimsical Given to whimsy.
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