lighthearted
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- lightheartedly adverb
- lightheartedness noun
Etymology
Origin of lighthearted
1375–1425; late Middle English ligt-herted; light 2, heart, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Although the label is itself lighthearted, its popularity points to a rising undercurrent of fatigue and frustration.
From MarketWatch
The mood at the car wash had once been lighthearted, with employees joking as they sprayed down cars and polished windows.
From Los Angeles Times
They now wanted to introduce something similar to their own children, she said, while having some lighthearted relief from the world around them.
From BBC
He is considering instituting a lighthearted corporate equivalent of a “swear jar,” where employees pay a small penalty whenever they pull out their phones or laptops.
In fact, apple bobbing originally began as a lighthearted game to predict one’s luck with their romantic prospects.
From Salon
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