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—
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lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 June 2025
The lighthearted video, which was shared to TikTok under @parkersgoldenlife, captured the new mom looking unamused while completely overwhelmed by her excitable litter.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This beautiful book is a compendium of Jewish foods, offering little, lighthearted lessons in their origins and significance.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025
This year’s lineup covers relevant topics like sourcing, traceability and IP strategies, juxtaposed with more lighthearted and engaging sessions like origins of design and retail therapy.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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