LIGHTHEARTED

blithe, blithesome, lighthearted, lightsome, light-hearted

(adjective) carefree and happy and lighthearted; “was loved for her blithe spirit”; “a merry blithesome nature”; “her lighthearted nature”; “trilling songs with a lightsome heart”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lighthearted (comparative more lighthearted, superlative most lighthearted)

Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.

Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.

Synonyms

• gladsome

• joyous

Source: Wiktionary


Light"-heart"ed, a.

Definition: Free from grief or anxiety; gay; cheerful; merry.

– Light"-heart`ed*ly, adv.

– Light"-heart"ed*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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