Lightheartedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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lightheartedness

[ ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪdnəs ]

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feeling of

Lightheartedness is the quality of being cheerful, carefree, and full of joy. It is the state of being free from worry or stress, and having a positive and happy attitude towards life.

Synonyms

cheerfulness, joyfulness, playfulness

Examples of usage

She approached life with a sense of lightheartedness, always finding joy in the little things.
His lightheartedness was contagious, spreading happiness wherever he went.

Translations

Translations of the word "lightheartedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegria

🇮🇳 हल्कापन

🇩🇪 Leichtigkeit

🇮🇩 ringan hati

🇺🇦 легкість

🇵🇱 lekkość

🇯🇵 軽やかさ

🇫🇷 légèreté

🇪🇸 ligereza

🇹🇷 hafiflik

🇰🇷 가벼움

🇸🇦 خفّة

🇨🇿 lehkost

🇸🇰 ľahkosť

🇨🇳 轻松

🇸🇮 lahkost

🇮🇸 léttleiki

🇰🇿 жеңілдігі

🇬🇪 მსუბუქობა

🇦🇿 yüngüllük

🇲🇽 ligereza

Word origin

The word 'lightheartedness' originated in the mid-17th century from the combination of 'light' (meaning not heavy or serious) and 'hearted' (referring to the state of one's heart or mood). It has been used to describe the carefree and joyful attitude of individuals for centuries, symbolizing a state of happiness and positivity.