lighthearted

adjective

light·​heart·​ed ˈlīt-ˌhär-təd How to pronounce lighthearted (audio)
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 miseryH. 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
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With its lighthearted tone and dynamic cast, Wonder Man seems poised to bring a refreshing, comedic energy to the MCU. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 What had begun as a fun and lighthearted consideration dovetailed despairingly into the dire depths of an us-versus-them saga. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 This Stranger Things episode is one of the more lighthearted ones, giving major nostalgia vibes as Will (Noah Schnapp), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Mike (Finn Wolfhard) and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) dress up as the Ghostbusters and pose for photos for their parents. Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Dan De Bono, the airport's CEO, has said the lighthearted approach is aimed at keeping the traffic into the terminal flowing smoothly. Hannah Peart, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lighthearted 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lighthearted was in the 15th century

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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

lighthearted

adjective
light·​heart·​ed -ˈhärt-əd How to pronounce lighthearted (audio)
: free from worry
lightheartedly adverb
lightheartedness noun

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