as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
she displays a light-mindedness that might be excusable in a teenager but not in someone hoping to make it in the business world
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Noun
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Known for creating minimal spaces using futuristic textures such as aluminum, the store continues Yoshioka’s obsession with creating a sense of lightness within the retail environment.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026 -
Nguyen tenderly captures the lightness, freedom and exhilaration of being in water and reigning over the waves, rules of gravity be damned.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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There’s an element of sadistic, John Simonesque glee to his attacks on the personal appearances of actors.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Managers attacking journalists usually ends one way, and, predictably, Bild spent the rest of the weekend reporting with glee on Frankfurt’s defeat and poor form.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Every part of this song is high-energy silliness.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Commentors, of course, had a mixed bag of reactions, ranging from arguing that Kelce is the Duchess of Delco to criticizing the governor's silliness.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Light-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-mindedness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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