lighthearted

comparative more lighthearted · superlative most lighthearted · alternative light-hearted

1. Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.

   The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.

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   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.

   2024 May 1, Charles M. Blow, “Kamala Harris Isn’t Americans’ ‘Momala.’ She’s Our Vice President.”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 03 May 2024

   Synonyms: gladsome, joyous, air-headed, blissed out, blissful, enrapt, rapt, cock-a-hoop

2. Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.

   I continued my speech in a more light-hearted vein.

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   His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.

   Synonyms: easygoing, laid-back, airy, at ease, at peace, carefree, careless, casual