light-minded

light-mind·ed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lahyt mahyn-did]
- /laɪt ˈmaɪn dɪd/
- /laɪt maɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahyt mahyn-did]
- /laɪt ˈmaɪn dɪd/

Definitions of light-minded word

adjective light-minded having or showing a lack of serious purpose, attitude, etc.; frivolous; trifling: to be in a light-minded mood. 1
adjective light-minded not serious; frivolous 0
adjective light-minded Not given to heavy thoughts or thinking, frivolous, not serious. 0

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Origin of light-minded

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15

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Parts of speech for Light-minded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Light-minded

light-minded popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for light-minded

adj light-minded

flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
harum-scarum — reckless; rash; irresponsible: He had a harum-scarum youth.

adjective light-minded

nonserious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.

All 4 Synonyms of light-minded