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lighthearted
adjective light·heart·ed \-ˌhär-təd\
: having or showing a cheerful and happy nature
: not serious
Full Definition of LIGHTHEARTED
1
: free from care, anxiety, or seriousness : happy-go-lucky
2
: cheerfully optimistic and hopeful : easygoing
— light·heart·ed·ly adverb
— light·heart·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of LIGHTHEARTED
15th century
Related to LIGHTHEARTED
- Synonyms
- blithe, debonair, devil-may-care, gay, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, carefree, lightsome, slaphappy, unconcerned
- Antonyms
- careworn
Rhymes with LIGHTHEARTED
LIGHTHEARTED Defined for Kids
lighthearted
adjective light·heart·ed \ˈlīt-ˈhär-təd\
Definition of LIGHTHEARTED for Kids
: free from worry
— light·heart·ed·ly adverb
— light·heart·ed·ness noun
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