as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
he approaches his medical duties with a lightheartedness that some patients find disturbing
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Recent Examples of lighthearted
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Mater Dei coach Gary McKnight kept it lighthearted when asked about the Monarchs’ next game.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
On the plus side, the young acting talent and a welcome lightheartedness will keep the eye-rolling to a minimum.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Occasionally the most lighthearted of the three divisions, Animated Shorts, as expected, also has the most distinctive visuals.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Mater Dei coach Gary McKnight kept it lighthearted when asked about the Monarchs’ next game.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Hundreds of fans commented on social media, either expressing concern or responding with lightheartedness.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
On the plus side, the young acting talent and a welcome lightheartedness will keep the eye-rolling to a minimum.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the campaign, Waterhouse and Ramirez are shown in looks that channel Saint-Tropez’s nonchalant chic, styled by Emmanuelle Alt.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Clearly, the benefits of a high-fiber diet can’t be understated—hence why the fibermaxxing trend is taking off with abandon, with many experts actually rallying behind it (within reason).—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
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But without the work of fandoms past, the world would not be ready to fujo out with such abandon.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jayla Cole never experienced what most would consider the carefree teenage years.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Liu’s joyful, carefree personality won fans over during the Milan Cortina Games.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filmmakers on Saturday also discussed working with children on set, with both lauding young people’s naturalness and authenticity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, the casual dining setup makes life easy with little ones in tow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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In fact, even the full-size shuffleboard tables in the $100-$500 range aren’t built to last for more than a few years, which should still be enough for the casual/non-competitive level.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And some lawmakers are having conversations about responsibility, and who should be held liable in cases of abandonment and death.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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And always underneath all the resentment and abandonment is a love there.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The kakapo is too heavy, too slow and, frankly, too delicious to survive around predators, and takes a shamelessly relaxed approach to reproduction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mornings can begin nearby at Café Comunión, and Abracadabra makes for a relaxed brunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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That includes the films' cast, who have shared near-unanimous enthusiasm at the prospect of returning for a Mamma Mia 3.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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