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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Recent Examples of lighthearted
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.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
There will be more lighthearted moments like that throughout this World Cup.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
From Prince Harry and Princess Diana’s matching moments in the late ’80s to Prince Louis’s famously restless balcony appearances, each ceremony has delivered its share of lighthearted highlights.
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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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
There will be more lighthearted moments like that throughout this World Cup.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
From Prince Harry and Princess Diana’s matching moments in the late ’80s to Prince Louis’s famously restless balcony appearances, each ceremony has delivered its share of lighthearted highlights.
—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
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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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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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