lighthearted

[ lahyt-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. carefree; cheerful; merry:

   a lighthearted laugh.

   Synonyms: jocund, jovial, merry, glad, happy, blithe, joyful, cheery

   Antonyms: gloomy, melancholy, cheerless

Other Words From

• lighthearted·ly adverb
• lighthearted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lighthearted¹

1375–1425; late Middle English ligt-herted; light ², heart, -ed ³

Example Sentences

It helps give the ride a lighthearted, upbeat feel, making it an attraction that’s based almost fully on the joy of community.

From Los Angeles Times

Elsewhere, many brands have taken a lighthearted approach.

From BBC

Ross directs practice with high expectations but keeps the energy lighthearted with kids of all ages roaming the practice grounds after school.

From Los Angeles Times

He got more lighthearted as the band settled in, tussling with Louis Tomlinson in onstage water fights and deadpanning in a banana costume on a European tour.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was made in a lighthearted way in speaking to a constituent in trying to relate to them,” Raman said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• buoyant
• jolly
• jovial
• joyous
• laid-back
• lively
• playful
• upbeat