1
: having a heart especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
a fainthearted leader
a lighthearted wanderer
2
: seated in the heart
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Her Nora seems flighty and light-hearted – as her husband seems to see her – until a crisis begins to take shape within their house.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Colorful stories, knockout camerawork, hilarious happenings, evocative insights, fascinating people and warm-hearted connections ensue.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Right tackle Colton McKivitz immediately picked up on Jones’ penchant for being light-hearted.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The light-hearted clip continues to circulate on social media, proving that, even in a dog-friendly office, pets can still keep their owners on their toes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Colorful stories, knockout camerawork, hilarious happenings, evocative insights, fascinating people and warm-hearted connections ensue.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Right tackle Colton McKivitz immediately picked up on Jones’ penchant for being light-hearted.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The light-hearted clip continues to circulate on social media, proving that, even in a dog-friendly office, pets can still keep their owners on their toes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearted. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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