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
Examples of lighthearted in a Sentence
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Though fans may be expecting the show to tackle mental health and other difficult topics, Cudi plans to keep the conversations lighthearted and fun.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Springsteen pays tribute to 'maestro' Prince But the weighty undertones of the show were well-balanced with comparatively lighthearted selections that provided an escape from the intensity.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The lighthearted exchange is just the latest example of Pat embracing a more relaxed chapter of life after stepping away from television.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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