lighthearted
/lˈaɪthˌɑɹtɪd/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
Example Sentences
- "The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills."
- "On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and in a lighthearted moment, explained — as she did during the last presidential election cycle — that in her blended family, her stepchildren affectionately call her Momala."
- "His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations."
- "I continued my speech in a more light-hearted vein."
Etymology
From Middle English lyght hertyd, liȝt-hertid, from light (adjective) + herted, hertid (“having a disposition”, adjective) (equivalent to light + hearted), from the noun herte. See more at light, heart, -ed.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: lyght hertyd