lighthearted

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From Middle English lyght hertyd, liȝt-hertid, from light (adjective) +‎ herted, hertid (“having a disposition”, adjective)^[1] (equivalent to light +‎ hearted), from the noun herte. See more at light, heart, -ed.

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lighthearted (comparative more lighthearted, superlative most lighthearted)

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

   Synonyms: gladsome, joyous; see also Thesaurus:blissful

   The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.

   • 2024 May 1, Charles M. Blow, “Kamala Harris Isn’t Americans’ ‘Momala.’ She’s Our Vice President.”, in The New York Times‎^[1], archived from the original on 3 May 2024:

     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.

2. Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.

   Synonyms: easygoing, laid-back; see also Thesaurus:carefree

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

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