lighthearted
adjective
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 …—
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lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
O’Connell’s tongue-in-cheek delivery signaled the incident was somewhat lighthearted, and most would agree that O’Connell made the right call in keeping his superstar receiver on the sideline.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
But the lighthearted approach didn’t resonate with those around him.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
While it’s definitely considered a more lighthearted way to recognize the deeper meaning of the season, it can be turned into a fun family tradition that takes place during the celebratory Christmas meal.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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