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
Natasha Lyonne is taking a lighthearted approach while speaking out about the incident that led to her being removed from a flight last week.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The lighthearted warmth of her teenage self is gone.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep things lighthearted today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
From playful patterns and unexpected color combinations to charming details and nostalgic touches, this lighthearted and personality-packed trend is all about creating spaces that feel cozy, inviting, and deeply personal.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The lighthearted warmth of her teenage self is gone.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep things lighthearted today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
From playful patterns and unexpected color combinations to charming details and nostalgic touches, this lighthearted and personality-packed trend is all about creating spaces that feel cozy, inviting, and deeply personal.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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While a warm, four-bar bassline chugs alongside dubby stabs and bouncy swells, BEA1991’s vocals switch from nonchalant monotone to falsetto in a way that sounds like an involuntary yelp of joy.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Glantz remained upright at his otherwise empty table, and his nonchalant noshing was caught on a CNN livestream of the room.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The montage features Louis playing on the beach, swinging a bat, and jumping into the ocean—a snapshot of carefree moments typical of a normal childhood.—
Antonella Rossi,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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If the precise crimping and styling of a pie is just too much for your carefree culinary ways, consider a galette instead.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nick Jonas has a casual yet stylish vibe in a leather jacket, hoodie and baseball cap in New York City on April 23.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wetjen was out at Stone Creek Golf Club near Iowa’s campus, playing a casual round with his girlfriend, Rachel Bierman, and friends when the moment hit.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The same pair of pants can look utterly relaxed on a Sunday, then tackle a professional dress code come Monday morning.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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The distressed finish fits seamlessly with a relaxed cottagecore aesthetic or a more refined French country style.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fact that anyone at the top is shocked by snaking security lines at airports is of a piece with the administration’s rather cavalier approach to contingency planning.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each crossbreed comes from a poodle bred with a cavalier King Charles spaniel, cocker spaniel, or Labrador retriever.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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