LIGHT-MINDED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

light-minded

adjective

ˈlīt-ˌmīn-dəd

Definition of light-minded

as in goofy

lacking in seriousness or maturity the movie was a light-minded take on the biblical story of Noah and the Flood

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Adjective

If the movie is more goofy than profound, that may be the point.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

The Astros’ rotation is in such a state that ruling anyone out as a candidate to start games seems silly, but their actions indicate Imai is something of a last resort.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
So, even though Jay spent the song drawing a line between his own sophistication and the rest of the rap world’s childish behavior, 13 years later, kids are turning his luxury flex into a silly dance.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

Stuart Bloom’s futile efforts to right the space-time continuum will continue.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
The central legal debate in the last stretch leading up to Mangione’s trial has revolved around who will get to participate in this perhaps futile—though understandable—interpretive exercise.

— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of futile

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lightly

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