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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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Geekie said the lighthearted start to Tuesday’s practice, with all the players on the ice at once essentially playing two scrimmages, can help.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The ceremony was both sincere and lighthearted.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
In this Inlet Beach, Florida, living room, design team Bohlert Massey chose traditional pieces with clean lines, like the pair of Chesterfield sofas and a coffee table made from a Chinese antique, then balanced them with lighthearted throw pillows in breezy hues.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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