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
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
Mike's lighthearted banter with the King wasn't the only fun spotted in the Royal Enclosure either, as Zara also chatted with her new sister-in-law, Harriet Sperling, 45.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 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.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
From dopamine-spiking decor to more childlike, bright clothes, adults are romanticizing the smallest aspects of their lives and fully running with a lighthearted outlook.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
Mike's lighthearted banter with the King wasn't the only fun spotted in the Royal Enclosure either, as Zara also chatted with her new sister-in-law, Harriet Sperling, 45.
—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Noun
Hundreds of fans commented on social media, either expressing concern or responding with lightheartedness.
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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.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Yet in recent weeks, Taylor has been out and about, suspiciously carefree.
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The tragic ending, meanwhile, could traumatize those expecting a colorful, carefree romp for life.
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On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.
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Plus, the simple silhouette easily transitions from daytime adventures to casual dinners.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.
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Later, in a conference room, Pathak and Gupta explained that their seemingly cavalier attitude toward robot welfare was actually motivated by concern for human safety.
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The Nuggets were particularly cavalier with second-rounders in the 2024 offseason, which turned out to be Booth’s last at the helm.
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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