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lighthearted

2 antonyms for lighthearted — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Happy and cheerful, without worry or sadness.

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1. adj

Happy and cheerful, without worry or sadness.

“The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.”

blithe blithesome lightsome

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2. adj

Not meant to be taken too seriously; playful and easy-going.

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

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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English lyght hertyd or liȝt-hertid, from the adjective light plus herted or hertid ("having a disposition", an adjective; equivalent to light + hearted), itself from the noun herte. See further at light, heart and -ed.

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