lighthearted

About 0.44 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

   The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.

2. adjective Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.

   His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.

Similar words

cheerful blithesome blithe lightsome light-hearted easy relaxing relaxed leisurely light-spirited

Often followed by

and way as manner mood approach tone banter but

Word family

lightheartedly lightheartedness lightheartednesses