as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Recent Examples of lighthearted
No one is better at mixing sharp analysis with simple, joyful and lighthearted prose.
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Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
This Air sign is all about balance, connection and aesthetics, so having Venus here amplifies our desire for meaningful relationships and lighthearted exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
So far, the convention has debuted trailers for the more lighthearted Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and a Chris Pratt movie called Mercy, with more previews to come.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025
But, as Stewart and Barrymore explained on Monday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the lighthearted incident wasn't the start of any deep feud between them.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
This Air sign is all about balance, connection and aesthetics, so having Venus here amplifies our desire for meaningful relationships and lighthearted exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
So far, the convention has debuted trailers for the more lighthearted Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and a Chris Pratt movie called Mercy, with more previews to come.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025
But, as Stewart and Barrymore explained on Monday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the lighthearted incident wasn't the start of any deep feud between them.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lighthearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by a nonchalant guitar performance, dancer and choreographer Dong Jilan, donning a brown velvet dress and having the same long, wavy hair as Sanmao, woke up from a miniature dune and roamed around the set in a highly spiritual and ceremonial fashion.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The specter of war is difficult to reconcile with the carefree bustle of downtown Taipei, where on a cool June evening bickering families and doe-eyed couples throng the city’s night markets as ever before.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The pic, from director Marcel Walz and Anathema LLC, follows what happens when a carefree night of partying takes a sinister turn when a group of friends stumble upon an ancient curse and are forced to survive until dawn as a malevolent force begins hunting them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What began as a casual idea—something fun to fill the week after the course’s annual aerification—quickly evolved into a full-scale charitable event.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Turn casual contacts into reliable allies while Mercury harmonizes with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dressed up with sleek pencil skirts or down with relaxed jeans, the versatile layer has been spotted on A-listers like Kate Middleton, Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keri Russell, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The relaxed, oversized fit makes for a cozy feel.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The opt-out process escalates the company’s cavalier approach to intellectual property rights, potentially setting up a legal battle between Hollywood’s biggest studios and the AI start-up.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, some developers have gotten cavalier with what constitutes a remake — with Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us series being a prime example.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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