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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Literary Hub,
6 July 2026
The Armchair Expert host, 51, shared a lighthearted post on Instagram on Saturday, July 4, featuring Bell, 45, giving him a trim at home.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
What works in a lighthearted viral moment would likely be inappropriate during a safety, legal, or reputational-related crisis.
—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fans of both teams traded chants and lighthearted razzing as their light-rail train neared the stadium.
—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthearted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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lighthearted
adjective
light·heart·ed
-ˈhärt-əd
: free from worry
lightheartedly
adverb
lightheartedness
noun
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