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

lightheartedly adverb

lightheartedness noun

Synonyms

• blithe
• carefree
• debonair
• devil-may-care
• gay
• happy-go-lucky
• insouciant
• lightsome
• slaphappy
• unconcerned

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

According to the announcement, Season 55’s curriculum will focus on emotional well-being, helping children learn accessible strategies to comprehend and cope with big feelings through fun, lighthearted, relatable, and engaging stories. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025

The new season will emphasize emotional well-being and connecting to kids through lighthearted activities and fantastic new segments meant to offer coping techniques for big feelings and challenging situations, Sal Perez, Executive Producer of Sesame Street, tells Parents. —Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025

Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in the La Jolla Light. —Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025

This might at an initial glance seem like a lighthearted topic. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lighthearted

adjective

light·​heart·​ed -ˈhärt-əd 

: free from worry

lightheartedly adverb

lightheartedness noun