Synonyms of lighthearted

lighthearted

adjective

ˈlīt-ˌhär-təd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nonchalant
• carefree
• casual
• relaxed
• cavalier
• insouciant
• unconcerned
• blithe
• happy-go-lucky
• gay
• lightsome
• informal
• blasé
• slaphappy
• breezy
• debonair
• devil-may-care
• easygoing
• low-pressure
• blase
• laid-back
• unfussy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• serious
• somber
• earnest
• sombre
• careful
• cautious
• grave
• wary
• careworn
• serious-minded
• anxious
• upset
• concerned
• worried
• sorrowful
• heedful
• overburdened
• long-suffering

Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Desperate to comfort his grieving wife, Pratap Malla asked anyone in his kingdom who had lost a family member to dress up and perform a lighthearted parade for her. —Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024

The actor has found several homes on the small screen, from his voice work on King of the Hill as Joseph Gribble (2000–2010) to the lighthearted legal procedural Franklin & Bash (2011–2014) alongside Mark-Paul Gosselaar. —Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2024

Despite lighthearted flashbacks to the titular couple’s past, there’s no denying that this was a devastating pair of episodes. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Oct. 2024

As lighthearted as the event can be, Fritz said what happened Monday was a reminder of the threats these bears often encounter in the wild. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024