lighthearted
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for lighthearted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Happy and cheerful, without worry or sadness.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Happy and cheerful, without worry or sadness.
“The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.”
Opposites
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.”
Opposites
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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