make light of

phrase

: to treat as of little account

All these problems are humorously described but never made light of …

—Susan Kenney

Examples of make light of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

True to her nature, Philipps managed to make light of the situation. — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Following Texas Tech’s practice Saturday, McGuire made light of what Sarkisian said and wryly noted Mahomes has eligibility remaining. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Stewart made light of the medical intervention after returning to the stage, and managed to complete the show. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026

Humorous art that makes light of what goes on in the bathroom can have a playful effect and keep your guests amused, too. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for make light of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove