lighthearted (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/

Definition

Cheerfully optimistic and free from care or anxiety.

Examples

• It was a lighthearted comedy that made everyone laugh.

• The party had a lighthearted atmosphere, with music and dancing.

• She had a lighthearted approach to life, never worrying too much.

How to Use lighthearted

lighthearted about (prepositional phrase)

Having a cheerful and unconcerned attitude towards something. — "He was surprisingly lighthearted about failing the exam."

Synonyms of lighthearted

Words with a similar meaning to lighthearted:

• cheerful
• jovial
• carefree
• blithe

Antonyms of lighthearted

Words with the opposite meaning to lighthearted:

• serious
• anxious
• somber

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