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
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his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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That can even be an opportunity to foster some lighthearted competition, such as rewarding the person who took the most movement breaks in a week.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The lighthearted jab at his reputation comes after the King of Staten Island star reflected on his complicated relationship to fame in December, expressing hope that his relationships and celebrity status would no longer overshadow his work.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, a chat with Gloria Zhu sparked lighthearted talk of Tory starting a personal TikTok account someday, which would undoubtedly be an overnight sensation given Tory’s effortless charm.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
That can even be an opportunity to foster some lighthearted competition, such as rewarding the person who took the most movement breaks in a week.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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