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
In what often amounts to a lighthearted rivalry, William is the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The lighthearted approach didn't work.
—David Wade, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The narrator sounds lighthearted and free, almost as if the transformation was too easy.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Rose also likes pulling lighthearted pranks to make others laugh.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The lighthearted approach didn't work.
—David Wade, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The narrator sounds lighthearted and free, almost as if the transformation was too easy.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Rose also likes pulling lighthearted pranks to make others laugh.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The crunchy Larkin Poe album embodies the musical slipperiness of Americana as an ideal, a carefree cruise through country, blues, rock, and soul; the Molly Tuttle album brims with the rustic zest of early Sheryl Crow.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the very least, the palm tree hairdo — high-volume and imperfect in its entirety — conjured the carefree, fun-loving spirit Porte was after.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The restaurant employs roughly 80 people and has long been known for its casual atmosphere and accessibility in a town increasingly defined by high-end shops and restaurants.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Marvel's first series for Disney+ proved to be a home run, for long-term MCU fans and casual viewers alike.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The knit has stretch, but sizing can vary — shoppers suggest going up a size for a relaxed, oversized fit that feels intentional and elevated.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Linen brings natural cooling performance and a relaxed, refined texture.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His characters make cavalier deals with the proverbial devil, even as the costs become harder to ignore.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The result feels like a cavalier stunt—an audio-documentary shrine erected on a wobbly visual-narrative foundation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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