lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
ˈlīt-ˌhär-təd 
1
: free from care, anxiety, or seriousness : happy-go-lucky
a lighthearted mood
2
: cheerfully optimistic and hopeful : easygoing
they can be lighthearted in the midst of misery—
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lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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The Easter Witches of Sweden Today's lighthearted Easter tradition traces its roots to the witch trials and conspiracy theories of the 16th and 17th centuries.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Overall, the lineup exuded a lighthearted playfulness with ample ease and cozy wearability.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 19 June 2024
Plenty of Megan’s Hotties flocked to her defense on social media following the lighthearted rant.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 June 2024
The sunlit room was filled with photographs — some dating back to the 1970s — of more lighthearted parts of high school, like school dances and athletics events.
—Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
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JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Overall, the lineup exuded a lighthearted playfulness with ample ease and cozy wearability.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 19 June 2024
Plenty of Megan’s Hotties flocked to her defense on social media following the lighthearted rant.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 June 2024
The sunlit room was filled with photographs — some dating back to the 1970s — of more lighthearted parts of high school, like school dances and athletics events.
—Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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