light-hearted
adjectiveHow many syllables in light-hearted?
There are 3 syllables in the word light-hearted.How to pronounce light-hearted:
Definition of light-hearted:
- light-hearted (adjective):
- cheerful or carefree in mood or disposition
- free from care, anxiety, or seriousness happy-go-lucky
Synonyms for light-hearted:
blasé
blithe
blithesome
breezy
bright
carefree
casual
cavalier
cheerful
chirpy
debonair
devil-may-care
easygoing
effervescent
frolicsome
gay
genial
glad
gleeful
happy
happy-go-lucky
informal
insouciant
jocund
jolly
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