Lighthearted Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫaɪtˌhɑɹtɪd

LITE-HAR-tid

UK

lˈaɪthɑːtɪd

LITE-HAH-tid

Definition

Describes a mood, person, or situation that is cheerful, relaxed, and not serious.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and positive. Common with 'tone', 'moment', 'conversation', or 'movie'. Not used for very serious situations. Do not confuse with 'carefree' (untroubled about anything) or 'funny' (causing laughter).

• Spanish: alegre - desenfadado - jovial
• Portuguese (BR): alegre - descontraído
• Portuguese (PT): alegre - descontraído
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻松愉快的 - 无忧无虑的
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕鬆愉快的 - 無憂無慮的
• Hindi: बेफिक्र - हंसमुख
• Arabic: مرِح - خفيف الظل
• Bengali: হালকা-ফুলকা - মনভোলা
• Russian: беззаботный - непринуждённый - лёгкий (о настроении)
• Japanese: 気楽な - 陽気な
• Vietnamese: vui vẻ - nhẹ nhàng
• Korean: 가벼운 마음의 - 명랑한
• Turkish: neşeli - kaygısız
• Urdu: خوش مزاج - بے فکری سے
• Indonesian: santai - ceria

Example Sentences

The party had a lighthearted atmosphere.

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She always tells lighthearted stories to make us smile.

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The movie was funny and lighthearted.

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We enjoyed a lighthearted conversation during lunch.

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His lighthearted joke made everyone laugh, even the boss.

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Sometimes a lighthearted approach works better than being too serious.

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