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—
H. J. Forman
H. J. Forman
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
Recent Examples on the Web
Share updates casually, celebrate wins and create space for meaningful but lighthearted conversations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
Cite this Entry
“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share