light relief
Frequency: 6.87.9 per million words
something entertaining or amusing that provides a break from something serious or boring
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Examples (10)
- The comical characters are brought into the story for a little light relief.
- After a series of intense dramatic scenes, the director added a moment of light relief.
- His witty remarks often provided much-needed light relief during long, serious meetings.
- The puppy's antics offered a welcome light relief from the stressful news cycle.
- Sometimes, all you need is a bit of light relief to clear your head.
- The musical interlude served as a perfect light relief in the otherwise heavy play.
- She always manages to find some light relief in challenging situations, making everyone smile.
- The inclusion of humorous anecdotes offered a strategic light relief to the academic presentation.
- Let's watch a silly comedy for some light relief tonight.
- The author skillfully wove in episodes of light relief throughout the dark narrative.