lighthearted

adjective

light·heart·ed ˈlīt-ˌhär-təd

Synonyms of lighthearted next

: free from care, anxiety, or seriousness : happy-go-lucky

a lighthearted mood

: cheerfully optimistic and hopeful : easygoing

they can be lighthearted in the midst of misery—

H. J. Forman

lightheartedly adverb

lightheartedness noun

Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence

his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern

Recent Examples on the Web This mostly lighthearted mixer had a serious purpose: getting university leaders to see and support rural students. —

Matt Krupnick, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023 After a morning at D.C.'s Willard InterContinental Hotel, the turkeys received their pardon during a lighthearted ceremony. —

Molly Nagle, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2023 In addition to her lighthearted video message on Monday, Wentworth also marked her anniversary with Stephanopoulos by sharing a photo from their wedding on Instagram, capturing the pair cutting an elaborate cake decorated with seashells. —

Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023 Curtis Sittenfeld’s lighthearted novel about a sketch comedy TV writer falling for a hunky, John Mayer-esque pop star is a perfect blend of serious and cheesy, romance and pragmatism. —

Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023 Is the mood serious, or is there room for lighthearted banter? Listen actively. —

Mike S. Shapiro, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 For the type-A friend The pal that always resolves to get her year started on the right note will appreciate this lighthearted take on the annual planner. —

Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023 Those surges have made Instagram, an app generally associated with lighthearted social media posts and lifestyle influencers, a suddenly crucial view into Gaza. —

Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2023 While the pre-fall 2023 suit was also styled with metallic gold shoes on the runway, swapping a boot for a summery sandal creates a dynamic juxtaposition with Theron’s wintery suit, and gives a lighthearted twist on an outfit that could’ve walked straight off the runway as is. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023 See More

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