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
H. J. Forman
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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
Michelle told Poehler, 53, during their lighthearted conversation.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 May 2025
This lighthearted take on a serious subject also features some funny performances from a host of supporting actors, including Kang Hyoung-suk (Love In Contract) as Ui-joon’s best friend and Bae Hae-sun (Crash Course In Romance) as the doctor’s devoted nurse.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Both phrases are used to highlight cultural differences between the U.S. and Europe in a lighthearted way.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Stoner lawn art, as part of No-Mo May, taps into this ethos of sustainability but with a lighthearted and often irreverent twist.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 May 2025
This lighthearted take on a serious subject also features some funny performances from a host of supporting actors, including Kang Hyoung-suk (Love In Contract) as Ui-joon’s best friend and Bae Hae-sun (Crash Course In Romance) as the doctor’s devoted nurse.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Both phrases are used to highlight cultural differences between the U.S. and Europe in a lighthearted way.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Stoner lawn art, as part of No-Mo May, taps into this ethos of sustainability but with a lighthearted and often irreverent twist.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
Cite this Entry
“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share