light-hearted
|light/heart/ed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˌlaɪtˈhɑːtɪd/
cheerful and carefree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'light-hearted' originates from Middle English, combining 'light' meaning 'not heavy' and 'hearted' meaning 'having a specified feeling or mood'.
Historical Evolution
'light-hearted' evolved from the Middle English term 'lyght herted', which combined 'lyght' (light) and 'herted' (hearted).
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a light or cheerful heart', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40