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light-minded

American  
[lahyt-mahyn-did] / ˈlaɪtˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

  1. having or showing a lack of serious purpose, attitude, etc.; frivolous; trifling.

    to be in a light-minded mood.


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Etymology

Origin of light-minded

First recorded in 1605–15


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The director Shawn Levy is an old hand at light-minded capers — he directed the “Night at the Museum” franchise — and he handles the obligatory fights and battles reasonably well.

From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2022

There is no logic included in The Greenwich Village Follies; it should be popular on warm nights, among light-minded playgoers.

From Time Magazine Archive

In contrast, Frank has no life at all: an underfurnished tract house with the mail piling up at the front door, no visible friends or light-minded interests.

From Time Magazine Archive

Not all efforts to lure light-minded consumers have succeeded.

From Time Magazine Archive

What he said was not intelligible, but the quality of voice struck the light-minded smile from Nan Ellis's face.

From The Messenger by Elizabeth Robins

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