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adjective (1)

Definition of lightsomenext
as in illumined
filled with much light a lovely and lightsome room with huge windows

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adjective (2)

ˈlīt-səm How to pronounce lightsome (audio)
1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition lighthearted lovers skipping along the beach with a lightsome gait

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2
as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles set off on his grand tour of Europe with a lightsome heart

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3
as in graceful
moving easily still lightsome despite her advancing years, the cat continued to ignore orders not to leap onto the kitchen table

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightsome
  1. illuminated
  2. cheerful
  3. nonchalant
  4. graceful
  5. light
  6. bright
  7. carefree
  8. lighthearted
Adjective
  • Developers who use multiple AI agents simultaneously can switch between them using the illuminated keys, and a dedicated voice recorder shortcut supports spoken prompts.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • That means Earth's only natural satellite will be invisible to Earth as its illuminated side faces the moon, NASA explains.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of illuminated
Adjective
  • Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly of interest to United as a cheap and cheerful option.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share the heat- and sun-loving annuals to plant in July, from cheerful border plants to towering blooms.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • Algeria were almost nonchalant in the lead-up to their first goal of the tournament.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of nonchalant
Adjective
  • Their style repertoire is equally wide-ranging, spanning everything from backless rattan designs to teak silhouettes with swooping arms, plush cushions, and graceful arches.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • The delicate silk scarf tied to the handle adds a graceful, chic touch.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • The service has picked up a number of exclusive shows, while also putting much of CNN’s digital report behind a light paywall.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • The proposal also lays out a set of lighter guidelines for battery energy storage centers, proposing a 100-foot distance from schools, houses, hospitals and the like, along with similar restrictions on lighting and noise.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of light
Adjective
  • The White Sox are winning, and the future is suddenly bright.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The bright and airy Hotel San Luis Obispo (Hotel SLO,) which calls itself a modern urban resort, boasts The Ox and Anchor restaurant which has earned a Michelin Key.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • Some sailings still embrace that carefree spirit, while others reach destinations usually reserved for full length voyages, giving travelers a compact way to enjoy the coastal mix that makes short cruises feel complete.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
  • Suddenly, there’s a carefree energy in the air—nostalgia is peaking, throwback trends are everywhere, and the swimwear world is fully embracing the vibe.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of carefree
Adjective
  • Their quest pits them against wizards, monsters, dragons, and a sinister conspiracy in a lighthearted fantasy adventure inspired by the tabletop RPG.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The highlight, aside from Lendeborg getting to ask Johnson a lighthearted question in Johnson’s own postgame media scrum deep inside the arena’s lower level?
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Definition of lighthearted
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“Lightsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightsome. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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