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
Synonyms
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
Other snapshots reveal more lighthearted moments too, like one in which Cap can be seen proudly posing as Liko, Roy, Fuecoco, and Sprigatito cheer him on in the background.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Though lighthearted, Roach’s response says a lot about the convergence of fashion and celebrity in 2024–wherein certain stylists have become just as visible and famous as their A-list clients.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Flickr sold to Yahoo for about $25 million in 2005, and a few years later Butterfield tried his sorry luck again, setting out to build a lighthearted, esoteric, and surreal new game: Glitch.
—John Gravois, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2024
But Annika Sorenstam, arguably the greatest female golfer of all time, is instead playing a lighthearted putting game with her husband and two children in their Lake Nona backyard.
—Michelle Cohan, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
Princess Kate and King Charles may be facing simultaneous cancer battles, but the two have shared many lighthearted moments over the years
Kate Middleton and King Charles' bond runs deep.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Sounds Like a Cult For a touch of something lighthearted, Amanda Montell’s podcast makes a case for the cultish energy of everything from Lululemon to the Royal Family.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
But day stands out because it is dedicated to the pranksters and jokesters of the world: April Fools' Day falls on April 1 and gives people an excuse to carry out lighthearted fun.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
The candid 25-minute conversation continued thusly, mixing lighthearted moments with deep introspection and vulnerability.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Though lighthearted, Roach’s response says a lot about the convergence of fashion and celebrity in 2024–wherein certain stylists have become just as visible and famous as their A-list clients.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Flickr sold to Yahoo for about $25 million in 2005, and a few years later Butterfield tried his sorry luck again, setting out to build a lighthearted, esoteric, and surreal new game: Glitch.
—John Gravois, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2024
But Annika Sorenstam, arguably the greatest female golfer of all time, is instead playing a lighthearted putting game with her husband and two children in their Lake Nona backyard.
—Michelle Cohan, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
Princess Kate and King Charles may be facing simultaneous cancer battles, but the two have shared many lighthearted moments over the years
Kate Middleton and King Charles' bond runs deep.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Sounds Like a Cult For a touch of something lighthearted, Amanda Montell’s podcast makes a case for the cultish energy of everything from Lululemon to the Royal Family.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
But day stands out because it is dedicated to the pranksters and jokesters of the world: April Fools' Day falls on April 1 and gives people an excuse to carry out lighthearted fun.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
The candid 25-minute conversation continued thusly, mixing lighthearted moments with deep introspection and vulnerability.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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