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 lighthearted response resonated with fans who had been concerned about the severity of the injury.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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—Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
In fact, three adventurous guests even took the opportunity to slide down the pole themselves, adding a memorable and lighthearted moment to the evening, the news release reported.
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Fortunately, issues related to work, your health and a pet are more lighthearted.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Carr kicked off the evening with a lighthearted monologue written by a sophisticated combination of Grok and Carr’s eight-year-old nephew, to whom TPUSA has granted unlimited access to colored pencils.
—Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
In fact, three adventurous guests even took the opportunity to slide down the pole themselves, adding a memorable and lighthearted moment to the evening, the news release reported.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, issues related to work, your health and a pet are more lighthearted.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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