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
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In one corner of the lighthearted locker room, Kristaps Porziņģis turned serious for a second while discussing how Jayson Tatum discarded the Magic on Tuesday.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the most lighthearted fare (there’s plenty of discussion about grief and trauma), but the book’s emotional stakes only heighten the intensity of the romance that Kuang carefully weaves together.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening is filled with speeches, comedy, and awards.
Speeches, particularly by the headlining comedian, traditionally feature lighthearted roasts of the political landscape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
And a viral question about man versus gorilla has sparked lighthearted debate.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In one corner of the lighthearted locker room, Kristaps Porziņģis turned serious for a second while discussing how Jayson Tatum discarded the Magic on Tuesday.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the most lighthearted fare (there’s plenty of discussion about grief and trauma), but the book’s emotional stakes only heighten the intensity of the romance that Kuang carefully weaves together.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening is filled with speeches, comedy, and awards.
Speeches, particularly by the headlining comedian, traditionally feature lighthearted roasts of the political landscape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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While a nonchalant approach might protect you from a heartbreak, there's no way to build real relationships without vulnerability and the risk of rejection, Robbins said.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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One video shows some of those on the boat maintaining a nonchalant attitude, with one man joking the vessel had hit an iceberg, Titanic-style.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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And there’s this kind of depth of realization and this total abandon of any feeling for him.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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This series has a real old-school vibe, with the reckless abandon of two long-suffering franchises.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That carefree versatility mirrors Tecca’s creative process — especially these days.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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In the now-viral clip, Jeff struts through their office wearing a beauty sheet mask, pops balloons with carefree flair, walks around wielding a mini mic and, most memorably, sits shirtless while receiving a vaccine.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Honestly, for movie nights or casual gaming on a massive screen, this one’s hard to top.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Coming soon: Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar to replace Bru’s Room; Roka Hula bringing Polynesian fusion to Delray Sometime later this summer, the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will turn into a casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
Noun
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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,
7 May 2025
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The children’s parents — identified as a 53-year-old German man and his 48-year-old American wife, who also owned a German passport — were arrested and charged with domestic violence with habitual psychological abuse and child abandonment, according to police, per ABC.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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May 16 Noon Concert: Piano students of Kumaran Arul perform in a relaxed midday setting.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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The set features a relaxed, boxy three-quarter sleeve, button-down top and mid-rise shorts.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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His kitchen skills, puckish humor and enthusiasm helped earn him regular invitations to appear on TV cooking shows, including every Food Network series and a couple shows for TLC.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,104 points, or 2.6%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong.—
Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The experiences suggest why policymakers might not be so cavalier going forward about refinery closures and other manufacturing closures.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Mainstream outlets shouldn’t be so cavalier about maintaining their credibility.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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