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- [lahyt-hahr-tid]
- /ˈlaɪtˈhɑr tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyt-hahr-tid]
- /ˈlaɪtˈhɑr tɪd/
Definitions of lighthearted word
- adjective lighthearted carefree; cheerful; merry: a lighthearted laugh. 1
- noun lighthearted Cheerful and carefree. 1
- adjective lighthearted cheerful, light in mood 1
- adjective lighthearted Someone who is lighthearted is cheerful and happy. 0
- adjective lighthearted Something that is lighthearted is intended to be entertaining or amusing, and not at all serious. 0
- adjective lighthearted free from care; cheerful 0
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Origin of lighthearted
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English ligt-herted; see light2, heart, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Lighthearted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lighthearted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lighthearted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lighthearted
adj lighthearted
- joyous — joyful; happy; jubilant: the joyous sounds of children at play.
- buoyant — If you are in a buoyant mood, you feel cheerful and behave in a lively way.
- jolly — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.
- playful — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
- jovial — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
adjective lighthearted
- carefree — A carefree person or period of time doesn't have or involve any problems, worries, or responsibilities.
- cheery — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheery, you mean that they are cheerful and happy.
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- untroubled — without trouble, discomfort, or disturbance: an easy, untroubled life; He was untroubled by daily setbacks.
- expansive — Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive or wide-ranging.
Antonyms for lighthearted
adj lighthearted
- heavy-hearted — sorrowful; melancholy; dejected.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- worried — having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious: Their worried parents called the police.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
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