Lighthearted: meaning, definitions and examples

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lighthearted

[ ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd ]

^{Context #1}

in a cheerful manner

Having or showing a cheerful and happy disposition; not serious or formal.

Synonyms

carefree, cheerful, jovial, playful

Examples of usage

She had a lighthearted attitude towards life.
He approached the situation in a lighthearted manner.

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in a humorous way

Characterized by humor; amusing and entertaining.

Synonyms

funny, humorous, jovial, light-hearted

Examples of usage

The movie had a lighthearted tone that made everyone laugh.
His lighthearted jokes always lighten the mood.

Translations

Translations of the word "lighthearted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despreocupado

🇮🇳 हल्का-फुल्का

🇩🇪 unbeschwert

🇮🇩 ringan hati

🇺🇦 безтурботний

🇵🇱 beztroski

🇯🇵 気軽な (きがるな)

🇫🇷 insouciant

🇪🇸 despreocupado

🇹🇷 kaygısız

🇰🇷 걱정 없는

🇸🇦 خالي الهم

🇨🇿 bezstarostný

🇸🇰 bezstarostný

🇨🇳 无忧无虑 (wú yōu wú lǜ)

🇸🇮 brezskrben

🇮🇸 áhyggjulaus

🇰🇿 алаңсыз

🇬🇪 უმნიშვნელო

🇦🇿 qayğısız

🇲🇽 despreocupado

Word origin

The term 'lighthearted' originated from the combination of 'light' and 'hearted', suggesting a carefree and joyful state of being. The word has been used in English language to describe someone or something with a happy and playful attitude since the 18th century. It conveys a sense of lightness and ease, often associated with humor and positivity.