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—
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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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The ruffled sleeve and hem offer a lighthearted, flirty feel, and the wrap complements any waistline.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
During what was supposed to be a lighthearted question-and-answer session, some people in the audience walked out over his remarks about women in film and the #MeToo movement, transgender youths and LGBTQ+ rights, and the Academy Awards' efforts to foster inclusivity.
—CBS News, 28 May 2024
The lighthearted commercial continues with Meloni inviting viewers to Connecticut.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride Foundation’s first event of 2024 was supposed to be a lighthearted happy hour to celebrate the new year.
—Aegis Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024
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Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
During what was supposed to be a lighthearted question-and-answer session, some people in the audience walked out over his remarks about women in film and the #MeToo movement, transgender youths and LGBTQ+ rights, and the Academy Awards' efforts to foster inclusivity.
—CBS News, 28 May 2024
The lighthearted commercial continues with Meloni inviting viewers to Connecticut.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride Foundation’s first event of 2024 was supposed to be a lighthearted happy hour to celebrate the new year.
—Aegis Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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