Synonyms of lighthearted
57 similar words
Another word for lighthearted is thrilled. Other synonyms of lighthearted are happy-go-lucky, delighted, laid-back, joyful and cock-a-hoop.
Synonyms and similar words for lighthearted
adjectiveJoyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
- gladsomeMarked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.
- joyousFull of joy; happy.
- air-headed
- blissed out
- blissful
- enraptFascinated, enraptured.
- rapt
- cock-a-hoopExultant, very happy, triumphant.
- delightedFilled with wonder and delight.
- ecstaticExtremely happy.
- elatedExtremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.
- euphoricFeeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria.
- exultantVery happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.
- filled with happiness
- giddyJoyfully elated; overcome with excitement or happiness.
- gleefulExuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
- greatly pleased
- joyfulFeeling or causing joy.
- orgasmicVery exciting or stimulating.
- on cloud nineIn a state of elation; very happy; blissful.
- over the moonDelighted, thrilled.
- overjoyedVery happy.
- thrilledExtremely excited or delighted.
- walking on air
adjectiveEnjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
- easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
- laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
- airy
- at ease
- at peace
- carefreeWithout cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.
- casualCareless.
- chillCalm, relaxed, easygoing.
- cool
- devil-may-careCarefree, reckless, irresponsible.
- easy-breezyLaid-back and uncomplicated.
- happy-go-luckyCarefree or untroubled.
- indifferentIndicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.
- insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
- leisurelyCharacterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.
- loose
- mellowCheerful, genial, jovial, merry; also, easygoing, laid-back, calm, relaxed.
- offhand
- nonchalant
- pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
- relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
- sereneWithout worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
- soluteRelaxed; hence, cheerful, merry.
- tranquil
- unanxiousNot anxious.
- unbotheredNot bothered, serene.
- unconcernedNot anxious, apprehensive, or worried.
- undisturbed
- unruffled
- untroubledWithout worries; free from care.
- unworriedFree of worries.
- careless archaicFree from care; unworried, without anxiety.
- wanton obsoletePlayful, sportive; merry or carefree.
Meaning of lighthearted
- adjective Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
- adjective Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
Questions about synonyms of lighthearted
- What is another word for lighthearted?
- Lighthearted has 57 synonyms on Word.ws, such as thrilled, happy-go-lucky, delighted, laid-back, joyful, cock-a-hoop, joyous and devil-may-care.
- What does lighthearted mean?
- Lighthearted means joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
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