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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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
The timing — barely days into the competition — raised eyebrows and drew widespread attention, quickly becoming one of the more lighthearted storylines of the Games.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Occasionally the most lighthearted of the three divisions, Animated Shorts, as expected, also has the most distinctive visuals.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
How the Blade Angels Got Their Name The story behind the team’s now-famous nickname is as fun and lighthearted as the friendship itself.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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