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

The film’s lighthearted portrayal of someone struggling yet dedicated to safeguarding his life was recognized at global festivals, including the Tokyo International Short Film Festival and the Bridge Fest held in Vancouver. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024

According to resources like those from , good icebreaker questions are often lighthearted, imaginative, and invite unique responses. —Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

The Fish Fam’s content consistently features their young children and the family works to keep everything lighthearted, fun, and G-rated. —Holly Garcia, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024

Lego Horizon Adventures Horizon has quickly become one of PlayStation’s most popular IPs since releasing in 2017, and the chance to explore that world through the lighthearted lens of Lego felt like an automatic win. —Richard Newby, TIME, 5 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