lighthearted
Free of worries
Lighthearted describes a mood or manner that is cheerful, carefree, and unburdened by worry: a lighthearted comedy, lighthearted banter.
Someone in a lighthearted mood doesn't take things too seriously.
The word suggests buoyancy—a spirit not weighed down: Despite the deadline, she remained lighthearted about the whole project.
Inclined to jest
- drollOddly humorous
- waggishHumorously mischievous in manner
- humorousCausing amusement or laughter
- amusingCausing light laughter
comical · facetious · tongue-in-cheek · flippant · jokey · bantering · quippy · clever
Relaxed in temperament
- relaxedFree of stress
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- casualRelaxed and informal
insouciant · unconcerned · free-spirited · unfettered · laid-back · unworried · untroubled · blithe
Cheerful and lively
- jovialCheerful and friendly
- sunnyBright with daylight
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
gleeful · joyous · chipper · radiant · beaming · smiling · grinning · delighted
jocular
Inclined to jest
amusing · comical · facetious · tongue-in-cheek · flippant · jokey · bantering · quippy · clever · wry
easygoing
Relaxed in temperament
- relaxedFree of stress
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
casual · insouciant · unconcerned · free-spirited · unfettered · laid-back · unworried · untroubled · blithe · serene
merry
Cheerful and lively
genial · gleeful · joyous · chipper · radiant · beaming · smiling · grinning · delighted · contented
whimsical
Playfully fanciful or erratic
- frolicsomeInclined to merriment
- friskyLively and playful
- impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
mischievous · sportive · gamesome · coltish · kittenish · roguish · prankish · jesting · teasing · antic
bubbly
Fizzy or cheerfully animated
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
ebullient · exuberant · peppy · zestful · bouncy · energetic · lively · perky · sprightly · dynamic
- Heart compoundswarmhearted, coldhearted, kindhearted, wholehearted, halfhearted
- moodshappy, sad, angry, anxious, excited
- Feel-Goodhappy endings, laughter, optimism, joy, positive emotions
- joyhappiness, gladness, joyfulness, elation, delight
- media descriptorsdramatic, thrilling, suspenseful, emotional, atmospheric
- upbeatcheerful, peppy, lively, animated, buoyant
lightheartedheavy-hearted
Emotionally weighed down
burdened · careworn · troubled · weighed down · anguished
- lighthearted momentsPeriods of playful ease
- lighthearted adventuresJoyful, low-stakes exploits