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See also: light-hearted
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle English lyght hertyd, liȝt-hertid, from light (adjective) + herted, hertid (“having a disposition”, adjective)[1] (equivalent to light + hearted), from the noun herte. See more at light, heart, -ed.
Pronunciation
Adjective
lighthearted (comparative more lighthearted, superlative most lighthearted)
- Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
- The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
- Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
- His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.
Synonyms
Derived terms
- lightheartedly (adverb)
- lightheartedness (noun)
Related terms
Translations
joyful
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enjoyable lack of seriousness
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References
- ^ “light-herted, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2018, retrieved 19 November 2019.
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