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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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 lighthearted
Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
And to get the tournament unofficially started, the annual Par 3 Contest tradition brought some lighthearted family fun Wednesday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The Par 3 Contest is a family-friendly affair that blends lighthearted fun with competitive spirit, offering a unique prelude to the intense battle for the green jacket.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
This could be the lighthearted version of yourself that your partner first fell in love with, the one who had energy, jokes and charm.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Othello enters that fateful scene fully sane and even lighthearted.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
And to get the tournament unofficially started, the annual Par 3 Contest tradition brought some lighthearted family fun Wednesday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The Par 3 Contest is a family-friendly affair that blends lighthearted fun with competitive spirit, offering a unique prelude to the intense battle for the green jacket.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
This could be the lighthearted version of yourself that your partner first fell in love with, the one who had energy, jokes and charm.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Instead, the reaction in Washington has been remarkably nonchalant, illustrating how thoroughly expectations of leader authenticity have eroded.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Sean was so, nonchalant about it.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One such image, Labour Ward (2012), is a consideration of three female figures, lying on their sides, in various degrees of painful abandon.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Despite often being the shortest player on the court, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior plays with reckless abandon.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That SoCal vibe is extended to the home’s design which centers around making indoor-outdoor living as carefree as possible.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The colors and prints were inspired by the excitement of spring—those carefree moments of sunshine, adventure, and making memories with my girls.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Switzerland Inn is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner thanks to several dining options that range from casual to upscale.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant is also open in a more casual setting for breakfast and lunch.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The yelling is absolutely inexcusable and will indeed continue this, causing more harm and feelings of abandonment.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Eliminating the growing risk of cart abandonment is crucial for businesses to reach their short and long-term goals.—
Asaf Darash,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In terms of design, the waterfall look of the nightstands fits into today’s obsession with midcentury modern, and the curved effect makes the room feel that much more soft and relaxed.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Take enough time to have regular and relaxed bowel movements.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colossal’s cavalier plans to use captive elephants as surrogates for mammoth calves illustrate an old problem in modern wildlife conservation: indifference towards individual animal suffering.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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Among some Republicans, there is also an element of trepidation about the political impact of Musk’s cavalier approach.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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