light-hearted
adjective
cheerful or carefree in mood or disposition
light-heartedness
-
a word derived from
light-hearted.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Ellis Genge, Will Stuart and Tom Curry are not known for their light-heartedness on the field, but they all had a beaming smile before coming on.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2025
It conveys something of the atmosphere after a big earthquake, of excitement and resignation, light-heartedness and dread:
From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2017
It is my hope that I can strike a manageable balance between empathy and humor, thoughtfulness and light-heartedness, to take others seriously without giving in to self-seriousness.
From Slate ● Nov. 16, 2015
Here's to his potential casting, simply for the light-heartedness he would bring to the promotional push.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2015
“And what is your present, dear?” she said, trying to inject some light-heartedness back into the proceedings.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
