lightheartedness

noun

Definition of lightheartednessnext
as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint he approaches his medical duties with a lightheartedness that some patients find disturbing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightheartedness
  1. abandon
  2. abandonment
  3. enthusiasm
  4. spontaneity
  5. warmth
  6. zeal
  7. spirit
Noun
  • Yet this team plays with the unity of a rowing crew and the abandon of Little Leaguers.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The goal of Troye and Charli’s austere, loud, lascivious evening is to take the sweet abandon of the club and scale it up to the arena.
    Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of abandon
Noun
  • The loss was impacted by a $15.7 million other expense, net, primarily related to the accrual of additional expenses for net abandonment obligations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Its formidable Second Fleet would protect sea routes, support the continent’s major naval powers, and continue to provide extended deterrence—satiating Europeans who are afraid of abandonment at a time of Russian revanchism.
    Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of abandonment
Noun
  • After a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops on the border in 2017, New Delhi moved to revive the Quad despite not showing much enthusiasm when the partnership was founded in 2007.
    Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.
    Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • The trick to this date lies in spontaneity and curiosity.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • One of the most creative offensive minds in football, who also happens to have a mobile quarterback who can strike with either spontaneity or efficiency, can’t seem to find the end zone from the red zone.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of spontaneity
Noun
  • Soundscapes and crystal chimes are used throughout to evoke the warmth of a celebratory toast while also mimicking the festive energy of a party.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Sadhguru’s childhood was steeped in the warmth and creativity of his mother, whose influence still echoes profoundly in his life.
    Mandeep Rai, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • His descriptions of Thatcher, especially her inability to read social cues, mingle with his admiration for her leadership and ideological zeal.
    Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Without ongoing motivation and reinforcement, the initial zeal spurred by a motivational speech diminishes rapidly, resulting in employees returning to their original state.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of zeal
Noun
  • Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.
    Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of spirit
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“Lightheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightheartedness. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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