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Joyous vs Lighthearted - What's the difference?

joyous | lighthearted | Related terms |

Joyous is a related term of lighthearted.


As adjectives the difference between joyous and lighthearted

is that joyous is full of joy; happy while lighthearted is joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive not depressed or sad.

joyous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Full of joy; happy.

    • Related terms

    * joy * joyful * joyfulness * joyfully * joyously

    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.