Lighthearted

/laɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Cheerful and carefree; free from worries or serious problems.

Her lighthearted attitude made everyone around her feel more relaxed and happy.

Not serious or somber; playful.

The movie was a lighthearted comedy that had the audience laughing throughout.

Expressing a lack of seriousness; intended to entertain rather than provoke deep thought.

He wrote a lighthearted poem to lighten the mood at the gathering.

The term 'lighthearted' originates from combining 'light' (not heavy) and 'hearted' (related to the heart or feelings).

lighthearted banter:

Playful and cheerful conversation.

lighthearted moment:

A brief instance of cheerfulness.

lighthearted approach:

A carefree method of dealing with something.

In a good mood or cheerful.

She's in a lighthearted mood today.

Not taking things seriously.

We kept it lighthearted and just enjoyed the day.