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
Occasionally the most lighthearted of the three divisions, Animated Shorts, as expected, also has the most distinctive visuals.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Mater Dei coach Gary McKnight kept it lighthearted when asked about the Monarchs’ next game.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Plan a lighthearted date or a family game, and let your diplomatic tone set easy rules so everyone feels seen.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Sally was pleasantly surprised by the lighthearted tone of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Mater Dei coach Gary McKnight kept it lighthearted when asked about the Monarchs’ next game.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Plan a lighthearted date or a family game, and let your diplomatic tone set easy rules so everyone feels seen.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Sally was pleasantly surprised by the lighthearted tone of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the campaign, Waterhouse and Ramirez are shown in looks that channel Saint-Tropez’s nonchalant chic, styled by Emmanuelle Alt.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jayla Cole never experienced what most would consider the carefree teenage years.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Liu’s joyful, carefree personality won fans over during the Milan Cortina Games.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, the casual dining setup makes life easy with little ones in tow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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In fact, even the full-size shuffleboard tables in the $100-$500 range aren’t built to last for more than a few years, which should still be enough for the casual/non-competitive level.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The kakapo is too heavy, too slow and, frankly, too delicious to survive around predators, and takes a shamelessly relaxed approach to reproduction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mornings can begin nearby at Café Comunión, and Abracadabra makes for a relaxed brunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Students are cavalier about turning AI writing in to me.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nikola Jokic was cavalier with the ball, and the Cavaliers took advantage.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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