as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Recent Examples of lighthearted
Queen Camilla Leads the Way at the Race Course, Where Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall Double Date
Mike offered the lighthearted comment behind the scenes on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The moment that felt lighthearted and enjoyable just minutes ago now feels tense and unfamiliar.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in the La Jolla Light.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The track arrived alongside a video directed by Anna St. Louis featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the artist on the road, from lighthearted moments before taking the stage to Crutchfield strumming her guitar on an empty sports field.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The moment that felt lighthearted and enjoyable just minutes ago now feels tense and unfamiliar.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in the La Jolla Light.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The track arrived alongside a video directed by Anna St. Louis featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the artist on the road, from lighthearted moments before taking the stage to Crutchfield strumming her guitar on an empty sports field.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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There’s a certain undone sophistication in my work—think bourgeois meets grunge, or couture sensibility with a nonchalant attitude.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hinged on nonchalant tailoring with whiffs of countryside chic, the fall 2025 collection codesigned by the husband-and-wife duo debuts Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And finally there’s the activity of surfing itself: magical and carefree, riding a pristine wave along the sun-dappled coastline.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2025
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His grizzled voice lays into lyrics about soaking in a carefree day, from first sunlight to when the sun’s rays fade.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Another element she’s borrowed from Prince is a sense of casual virtuosity.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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Compensatory picks, while typically lower rounds are definitely underrated by the casual fan.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The town’s relaxed coffee houses, restaurants, shops and boutiques are just a few steps from The Roundtree.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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For a relaxed paddle in town, head to the lakes at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, which has a boat ramp and floating docks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Today, despite a cavalier public attitude toward the disease, AIDS causes over 630,000 deaths globally.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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But after this rush of cavalier soldiering and bitter sarcasm comes a sobering moment.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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