as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Recent Examples of lighthearted
Queen Camilla Leads the Way at the Race Course, Where Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall Double Date
Mike offered the lighthearted comment behind the scenes on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The moment that felt lighthearted and enjoyable just minutes ago now feels tense and unfamiliar.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in the La Jolla Light.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The track arrived alongside a video directed by Anna St. Louis featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the artist on the road, from lighthearted moments before taking the stage to Crutchfield strumming her guitar on an empty sports field.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The moment that felt lighthearted and enjoyable just minutes ago now feels tense and unfamiliar.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in the La Jolla Light.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The track arrived alongside a video directed by Anna St. Louis featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the artist on the road, from lighthearted moments before taking the stage to Crutchfield strumming her guitar on an empty sports field.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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The nonchalant nature of the talking stage can also shield individuals from rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Among the many characters in the mural are: a gray cat perched in a tree; a white-and-black dog digging excitedly in the grass; a nonchalant orange cat lounging without a care; a dachshund mid-chase after a ball; and a black cat leaping into the air, back arched in dramatic flair.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Symbolized by the ram, Aries is a fire sign, known for its strong persona. Courageous, strong-willed and carefree − those born under Aries are often seen as natural leaders.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most days, these cattle live out docile, carefree lives on the ranch, grazing on tall grass.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His pursuit of Gretzky has captured the attention of many casual hockey fans, helping with tune-in for the NHL.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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Transaction gaming dropped 6%, while casual and free-to-play gaming grew 16%.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Baggy jeans have claimed their place in the fashion world as a comfortable, versatile garment that bridges the gap between relaxed and elegant.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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While playing some beach volleyball, William decided to forgo his blazer and rolled up his sleeves for far more relaxed.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Today, despite a cavalier public attitude toward the disease, AIDS causes over 630,000 deaths globally.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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But after this rush of cavalier soldiering and bitter sarcasm comes a sobering moment.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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