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
light·heart·ed·ness
: the quality or state of being lighthearted
scientists are unduly sensitive to any suspicion of lightheartedness in serious journals—T. H. Savory
T. H. Savorysmiled innocently at their lightheartedness—Robert Hichens
Robert HichensExamples of lighthearted in a Sentence
Adjective
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
From Prince Harry and Princess Diana’s matching moments in the late ’80s to Prince Louis’s famously restless balcony appearances, each ceremony has delivered its share of lighthearted highlights.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026
According to the episode's official logline, their outing isn't going to be a lighthearted adventure.
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These lighthearted escapes invite travelers to see the world with a sense of wonder.
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Adjective
There will be more lighthearted moments like that throughout this World Cup.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
From Prince Harry and Princess Diana’s matching moments in the late ’80s to Prince Louis’s famously restless balcony appearances, each ceremony has delivered its share of lighthearted highlights.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026
According to the episode's official logline, their outing isn't going to be a lighthearted adventure.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
These lighthearted escapes invite travelers to see the world with a sense of wonder.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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