light-minded

adjective

light-mind·​ed ˈlīt-ˌmīn-dəd How to pronounce light-minded (audio)
: lacking in seriousness : frivolous
light-mindedly adverb
light-mindedness noun

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of light-minded was circa 1529

Dictionary Entries Near light-minded

Cite this Entry

“Light-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light-minded. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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