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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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
With a focus on texture and fine materials, each piece is made in Spain with delicate care and detail, honoring the art of craftsmanship, with a lighthearted feel that is perfect for warm-weather dressing.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Although lighthearted, the documentary doesn’t shy away from some difficult topics, such as Diana’s anxiety about Charles’ old girlfriend (and now wife, Queen Camilla) and her ever-shrinking waistline.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Now if Benny wanted to clean it up himself …
Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in the La Jolla Light.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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