lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
ˈlīt-ˌhär-təd 
1
: free from care, anxiety, or seriousness : happy-go-lucky
a lighthearted mood
2
: cheerfully optimistic and hopeful : easygoing
they can be lighthearted in the midst of misery—
H. J. Forman
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lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite a couple’s plans to keep things lighthearted, their summer fling turns serious.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, for the aspiring artist in Munich, officials are taking a less lighthearted approach.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
But more often, she's seen charming guests with her upbeat, lighthearted personality.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
But the occasional sound issues didn't stop fans from enjoying the concert that had everything from emotional tributes to lighthearted jokes and dance-worthy beats.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
Trending The day had a few somewhat lighthearted moments.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024
Other snapshots reveal more lighthearted moments too, like one in which Cap can be seen proudly posing as Liko, Roy, Fuecoco, and Sprigatito cheer him on in the background.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Though lighthearted, Roach’s response says a lot about the convergence of fashion and celebrity in 2024–wherein certain stylists have become just as visible and famous as their A-list clients.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Flickr sold to Yahoo for about $25 million in 2005, and a few years later Butterfield tried his sorry luck again, setting out to build a lighthearted, esoteric, and surreal new game: Glitch.
—John Gravois, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2024
Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, for the aspiring artist in Munich, officials are taking a less lighthearted approach.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
But more often, she's seen charming guests with her upbeat, lighthearted personality.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
But the occasional sound issues didn't stop fans from enjoying the concert that had everything from emotional tributes to lighthearted jokes and dance-worthy beats.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
Trending The day had a few somewhat lighthearted moments.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024
Other snapshots reveal more lighthearted moments too, like one in which Cap can be seen proudly posing as Liko, Roy, Fuecoco, and Sprigatito cheer him on in the background.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Though lighthearted, Roach’s response says a lot about the convergence of fashion and celebrity in 2024–wherein certain stylists have become just as visible and famous as their A-list clients.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Flickr sold to Yahoo for about $25 million in 2005, and a few years later Butterfield tried his sorry luck again, setting out to build a lighthearted, esoteric, and surreal new game: Glitch.
—John Gravois, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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