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Delighted vs Lighthearted - What's the difference?

delighted | lighthearted | Related terms |

Delighted is a related term of lighthearted.


As adjectives the difference between delighted and lighthearted

is that delighted is greatly pleased while lighthearted is joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive not depressed or sad.

As a verb delighted

is (delight).

delighted

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Greatly pleased.
  • *
  • Filled with wonder and delight.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (delight)

    • lighthearted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive. Not depressed or sad.
    • The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
  • Enjoyable lack of seriousness, not grave.
    • His lighthearted banjo was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.