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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The first table read was very lighthearted and a lot of people just wished there was some conflict or depth to really pull them in for the whole ride.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Kobrya and his wife, Jennifer Kobrya, went on a lighthearted vacation to Los Angeles and Disneyland in October.
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In the midst of intense drama are also several lighthearted moments, particularly with Lady Diana, played by Monika Myers, who quickly becomes one of Kenna’s allies.
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The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Kobrya and his wife, Jennifer Kobrya, went on a lighthearted vacation to Los Angeles and Disneyland in October.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
In the midst of intense drama are also several lighthearted moments, particularly with Lady Diana, played by Monika Myers, who quickly becomes one of Kenna’s allies.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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