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
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
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.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
Noun
Hundreds of fans commented on social media, either expressing concern or responding with lightheartedness.
—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.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Oh, to be a little carefree child again running barefoot through the summer days.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Robinson’s personal effort to reclaim her joy quickly struck a chord with other women who longed to reconnect with the carefree days of their youth.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Her hosting playbook still sets the tone, even as a new generation reshapes it for a more relaxed era.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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The testimony consistently deployed a cavalier attitude about money.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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