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lighthearted

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Etymology

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From Middle English lyght hertyd, liȝt-hertid, from light (adjective) +‎ herted, hertid (“having a disposition”, adjective)[1] (equivalent to light +‎ hearted), from the noun herte. See more at light, heart, -ed.

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Adjective

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lighthearted (comparative more lighthearted, superlative most lighthearted)

  1. Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
    Synonyms: gladsome, joyous; see also Thesaurus:blissful
    The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
    • 2024 May 1, Charles M. Blow, “Kamala Harris Isn’t Americans’ ‘Momala.’ She’s Our Vice President.”, in The New York Times‎[1]:
      On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and in a lighthearted moment, explained — as she did during the last presidential election cycle — that in her blended family, her stepchildren affectionately call her Momala.
  2. Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
    Synonyms: easygoing, laid-back; see also Thesaurus:carefree
    His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.

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References

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  1. ^ “light-herted, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2018, retrieved 19 November 2019.
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