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
Trump's visit to Memphis brings lighthearted end at Graceland, John Beifuss reports in this story.
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Mark Russell, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Mar. 2026
The sheer amount of dim-witted gangsters running around, with names like Dumbass Tony and Roid Rage Ryan, also keep the narrative lighthearted and just bizarre enough.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
If, like the original, the protagonist wakes up as a 30-year-old in today’s modern world, some worry the flick won’t be as lighthearted as the original.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The lighthearted incident offered a brief and welcome dose of charm for travelers passing through the Tasmanian airport.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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Mark Russell, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Mar. 2026
The sheer amount of dim-witted gangsters running around, with names like Dumbass Tony and Roid Rage Ryan, also keep the narrative lighthearted and just bizarre enough.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
If, like the original, the protagonist wakes up as a 30-year-old in today’s modern world, some worry the flick won’t be as lighthearted as the original.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The lighthearted incident offered a brief and welcome dose of charm for travelers passing through the Tasmanian airport.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Margot Robbie’s understanding of the assignment is evident, her fringe frame coupled with a low and loosely bound ponytail (another hallmark of the nonchalant set).—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The surf-and-turf destination is purpose-built for breezy evenings and a carefree retirement.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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On my headphones plays the music of Gilberto Gil, upbeat and carefree.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sport is still years away from drawing the casual fan to the arena.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s built for casual listening virtually anywhere, including the park, the beach, or at home, and offers up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The contrast in the shoe creates a very polished look without losing the relaxed feel of the denim.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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The diner fashioned a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The fact that anyone at the top is shocked by snaking security lines at airports is of a piece with the administration’s rather cavalier approach to contingency planning.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each crossbreed comes from a poodle bred with a cavalier King Charles spaniel, cocker spaniel, or Labrador retriever.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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