lighthearted

adj

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.

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

   “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.”

2. Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.

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