lightheartedness
|light/heart/ed/ness|
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/ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/
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/ˌlaɪtˈhɑːtɪdnəs/
(lighthearted)
cheerful and carefree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lightheartedness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lyghtherted,' where 'lyght' meant 'light' and 'herted' meant 'hearted.'
Historical Evolution
'lyghtherted' transformed into the modern English word 'lightheartedness' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a light heart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being cheerful and carefree.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being cheerful and carefree.
Her lightheartedness was contagious, making everyone around her smile.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41