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
This year's show will be hosted by the Emmy-winning comedian, known for his wit and charm, bringing a lighthearted yet meaningful energy to the proceedings.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
As the president greeted Mr. Macron at the entrance to the West Wing on Monday, the two engaged in a vigorous handshake in which both seemed in a lighthearted but pointed way trying to assert masculine dominance, reminiscent of similar encounters during Mr. Trump’s first term.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Approaching hobbies for personal enjoyment, rather than with the pressure to monetize or gain social media validation, keeps them lighthearted and fulfilling.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
That’s what Sunday was for. Team owner Joe Lacob, after some lighthearted banter, recalled sitting with Iguodala’s cousin during the 2013 playoff series between the Warriors and Nuggets.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
As the president greeted Mr. Macron at the entrance to the West Wing on Monday, the two engaged in a vigorous handshake in which both seemed in a lighthearted but pointed way trying to assert masculine dominance, reminiscent of similar encounters during Mr. Trump’s first term.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Approaching hobbies for personal enjoyment, rather than with the pressure to monetize or gain social media validation, keeps them lighthearted and fulfilling.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
That’s what Sunday was for. Team owner Joe Lacob, after some lighthearted banter, recalled sitting with Iguodala’s cousin during the 2013 playoff series between the Warriors and Nuggets.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Ray fluctuates more, is nonchalant about a few things, which drives me nuts.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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At the meeting, Hanes seemed oddly nonchalant, exuding the air of an overconfident salesman.—
David Yaffe-Bellany,
New York Times,
19 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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His approach to the work on the day...is very relaxed.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 19 Mar. 2025.
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