lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
ˈlīt-ˌhär-təd 
1
: free from care, anxiety, or seriousness : happy-go-lucky
a lighthearted mood
2
: cheerfully optimistic and hopeful : easygoing
they can be lighthearted in the midst of misery—
H. J. Forman
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lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Despite a couple’s plans to keep things lighthearted, their summer fling turns serious.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, for the aspiring artist in Munich, officials are taking a less lighthearted approach.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
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Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, for the aspiring artist in Munich, officials are taking a less lighthearted approach.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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