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lighthearted

[lahyt-hahr-tid] / ˈlaɪtˈhɑr tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
carefree, untroubled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buoyant jolly jovial joyous laid-back lively playful upbeat
WEAK
blithe blithesome bright cheerful effervescent expansive feelgood frolicsome gay glad gleeful happy happy-go-lucky high-spirited insouciant jocund joyful lightsome merry resilient spirited sprightly sunny vivacious volatile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depressed down sad unhappy
WEAK
heavy-hearted troubled upset worried

Example Sentences

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Many fans discovered her via the track “new friends,” an honest and lighthearted bop about not wanting to be friends with an ex.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Spend enough time around cybersecurity types, and questions like the one above might feel like lighthearted chitchat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Dunn has reportedly been joking with other members that he’s “back from the dead” and posted a lighthearted proof-of-life video on St. Patrick’s Day.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

"He provides an entertaining and lighthearted way for fans to connect with him and his signature straight-talking, anti-establishment style."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Albus was more reserved than before, and much less lighthearted.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling