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lightheartedcheerful and carefree; not serious or worried

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: cheerful and carefree; not serious or worried

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/

Korean meaning: 명랑하고 걱정 없는; 진지하지 않은, 가벼운 마음의

Korean pronunciation: **라이트**하티드

Example Sentences

  • The teacher's lighthearted joke made everyone forget about the upcoming exam stress.
  • My grandmother stays lighthearted even when she burns the toast every morning.
  • His lighthearted attitude toward homework drives his parents crazy.

lighthearted

ADJECTIVE

//ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd//

cheerful and carefree; not serious or worried

lighthearted concept
💡 Concept

a young girl with pigtails skips rope while laughing joyfully with her eyes closed and a big smile. Her friend spins the rope on the other end, giggling as they both move in rhythm. The skipping girl accidentally trips but immediately bursts into even more laughter instead of feeling upset. Her friend rushes over to help her up, both of them continuing to laugh together. Other children nearby smile and clap at their infectious happiness and carefree attitude. A few kids join in to play more games without any worry about making mistakes. a cheerful and carefree attitude where nothing feels serious or worrying

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlaɪtˌhɑːtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootlight
Suffix-hearted

Origin

From Middle English, combining 'light' (meaning free from burden or weight) with 'hearted' (having a heart or disposition). The compound emerged in the 14th century to describe someone with a carefree, untroubled state of mind.

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🎵Rhyme

wholeheartedfaintheartedbighearted
wholehearted
fainthearted
bighearted

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📝Examples

The teacher's lighthearted joke made everyone forget about the upcoming exam stress.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother stays lighthearted even when she burns the toast every morning.

😄 Fun example

His lighthearted attitude toward homework drives his parents crazy.

The lighthearted documentary about penguins was surprisingly educational.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

cheerfulcarefreejovialplayfulupbeat

Antonyms

serioussombergrave

Related

easygoingoptimisticbuoyantspirited