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
Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The opera sequence is a lighthearted mini-game, and eventually, the party is made to battle the villain on stage.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Jan. 2025
Others who are foregoing their own mental capacity and well-being are the ones who have gone beyond the lighthearted rent-free construction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Heckling The Opposing Team or Their Fans Of course, a little lighthearted trash-talking towards the opposition is part of the fun of sporting events.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
However, when the mom first saw the clip, her reaction was less sentimental and more lighthearted.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The opera sequence is a lighthearted mini-game, and eventually, the party is made to battle the villain on stage.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Jan. 2025
Others who are foregoing their own mental capacity and well-being are the ones who have gone beyond the lighthearted rent-free construction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Heckling The Opposing Team or Their Fans Of course, a little lighthearted trash-talking towards the opposition is part of the fun of sporting events.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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But Trump is nonchalant about the grave risks the men face as a direct result of their service to him.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Almost every time, Clean Slate chooses swift and even nonchalant acceptance.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So that’s what Jan does, replicating himself with carefree abandon.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Is this the sound of happy abandon, or of the morning after?—
Mitch Therieau,
The New Yorker,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Breezy Lane Kimono $30 $26 at Amazon An open cover-up is both easy and versatile, and the look somehow skates the line between carefree and old money.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The show was a notable one for fashion enthusiasts and casual style lovers alike, marking Rogers' return to the NYFW calendar after five years.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Never risking outright political statement, Salles exemplifies the casual commitment Hollywood admires as a mirror of its own glib engagement.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even so, such concerns are newly urgent in light of the Supreme Court’s recent abandonment of the legal tests for whether a government action is constitutional that enabled the successful litigation against the second wave of attacks on evolution education.—
Glenn Branch,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2025
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The car's abandonment was captured on a security camera and the person behind the wheel was recorded exiting the vehicle and walking away.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His relaxed posture, his silent attention, and his occasional eye contact draws me out.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Together, the indoor and outdoor elements foster a relaxed gathering place that's sure to feel timeless for generations to come.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2025
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And because of that, everyone listens to them with immense respect and enthusiasm.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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So maybe, on some level, Jeff was acting out his cavalier attitude toward his own masculine spirit.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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