light-mindedness

noun

Definition of light-mindednessnext
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time she displays a light-mindedness that might be excusable in a teenager but not in someone hoping to make it in the business world

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-mindedness
  1. lightness
  2. glee
  3. cheerfulness
  4. silliness
Noun
  • Bottega Veneta had a beautiful balance between craftsmanship, texture and lightness, with pieces that felt special without becoming overcomplicated.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Bellotti hit his stride with tailoring that gave structure and lightness to the jackets, dresses and skirts in all the right places.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • The glee with which the abbey was dismantled reflected centuries of tension between the town authorities and the monks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Astros’ fans seemed to appreciate Perez having fun, and after all these years, no one plays the game with more glee.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Perhaps keen to that silliness, Showalter fills the early stretch of the film with amusing details.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Tom Hulce’s silliness undercut the heft of Mozart’s genius in the film.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of silliness
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“Light-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-mindedness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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