lightheartedness

lightheartedness — noun

1. a happy, relaxed state of mind that comes when you do not let worries upset you

1.名詞B2
釋義

a happy, relaxed state of mind that comes when you do not let worries upset you

例句

Emily's lightheartedness made her popular among the other hikers on the trail.

possessive noun + lightheartedness

After the exam week was over, a feeling of lightheartedness filled the entire dormitory.

collocation: a feeling of lightheartedness

同義詞
  • cheerfulness

    a more common word focused on happy disposition rather than freedom from worry

  • carefreeness

    emphasizes the absence of burdens more strongly than lightheartedness

  • gaiety

    more formal, suggesting lively celebration rather than quiet ease

  • levity

    often suggests inappropriate humor in a serious context; has a more negative connotation

反義詞
  • seriousness

    opposite in tone; involves thoughtful concern rather than carefree ease

  • gloominess

    opposite emotional state; sad or dark mood

文法句型

lightheartedness + of + noun phrase — e.g. 'the lightheartedness of the children'

用法筆記

Typically uncountable; often used with 'a feeling of' or a possessive noun. Common in narrative descriptions of mood or atmosphere.

常見錯誤

❌I miss the lightheartednesses of childhood.
✅I miss the lightheartedness of childhood.
💡This noun is uncountable and has no plural form.
❌The lightness of the party was wonderful.' (when describing mood).
✅The lightheartedness of the party was wonderful.
💡'Lightness' refers to physical weight, not emotional tone.