Lighthearted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lighthearted is an adjective meaning Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
Meaning
Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
More Meanings
- Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
Example Sentences
The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.
On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and in a lighthearted moment, explained — as she did during the last presidential election cycle — that in her blended family, her stepchildren affectionately call her Momala.
Word Forms
- light-hearted
Synonyms for lighthearted
Depending on context, synonyms include gladsome, joyous, air-headed, blissful, enrapt, rapt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cheerful, blithesome, blithe, lightsome, light-hearted, easy.
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