lighthearted — cheerful and carefree; not serious or worried
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: cheerful and carefree; not serious or worried
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/
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
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
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
light (free from burden/weight) + heart (mind/spirit) + -ed (having the quality of)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The lighthearted documentary about penguins was surprisingly educational.”
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