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

TikTokers take turns being the fleeing suspect and bratty cop, exchanging insults and trying to get under each other’s skin, with some getting pretty personal, but most staying lighthearted. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Chan's lighthearted commentary on the idiosyncrasies from their older counterparts provides a humorous lens through which . —Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Despite its morbid premise, the movie is lighthearted and humorous while exploring the relationship between families and their pets. —Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024

The prose is lighthearted, even as the subject matter is anything but. —John Ganz, Foreign Affairs, 22 Oct. 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