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
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 June 2025
While the couple looked joyful in their lighthearted video, Harry revealed harrowing details behind his daughter's birth at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California in his 2023 memoir, Spare.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 4 June 2025
Broadly, Dropout shows are nerdy and lighthearted, living at the intersection of games and improv comedy.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Conclusion Stoner Karaoke Night is the perfect event for those who want to enjoy music, relax, and embrace their love of cannabis in a fun and lighthearted setting.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
Meghan Markle shared a lighthearted clip from a milestone moment in her personal life.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 June 2025
While the couple looked joyful in their lighthearted video, Harry revealed harrowing details behind his daughter's birth at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California in his 2023 memoir, Spare.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 4 June 2025
Broadly, Dropout shows are nerdy and lighthearted, living at the intersection of games and improv comedy.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Conclusion Stoner Karaoke Night is the perfect event for those who want to enjoy music, relax, and embrace their love of cannabis in a fun and lighthearted setting.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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The partnership marks a stylistic evolution for White, who previously channeled classic Americana and nonchalant cool in campaigns for Calvin Klein.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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The takeaway: Reckless abandon is not the way to survive a season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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And now his rap sheet makes the self-destructive abandon in his songs feel too real and too close to dark sagas of alcohol abuse in country music for comfort.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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What started as a carefree girls' trip was nearly fatal for 34-year-old Emily Jansson, a Canadian woman who suffered a massive pulmonary embolism midair during a long-haul flight.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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In a carefree video, the supermodel frolicked on the beach, all smiles in a two-piece swimsuit.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Pair it with sneakers, sandals, flats, and more for a casual yet stylish everyday look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Will some casual fans who used to flip on a game at random drop off?—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Moreover, reengaging with Iran does not require the abandonment of normalization efforts with Israel.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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In this case, the design highlights the importance of family, the desire to create a relaxed environment, and an elegance born of simplicity.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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With enthusiasm building among opponents of the Iranian government, analysts and former officials are treating with caution speculation of an insurrection capable of actually ousting the country's leadership.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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However, their fresh perspective, general enthusiasm and tech fluency can be superpowers that breathe new life into an organization.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Vance was similarly cavalier about the Administration’s noncompliance with court orders—and even about the fact that Abrego Garcia, convicted of no crime in the United States or El Salvador, has been imprisoned indefinitely.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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