English Explanatory Dictionary

lightheartedness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being lighthearted, joyous, cheerful, without a care.
  2. An amusement or item of a pleasant but inconsequential nature.

Pronunciation

lītʹhär't(ĭ)d-nĕs

Word forms

lightheartedness lightheartednesses light-heartedness

Etymology

From lighthearted (adjective) (any sense) + -ness (suffix forming nouns).

Synonyms

joyousness cheerfulness carefreedom carefreeness playfulness pleasantry amusement

Related words

lightheartedly
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