light-minded


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light-mind·ed

(līt′mīn′dĭd)
adj.
Frivolous, silly, or inanely giddy.
light′-mind′ed·ly adv.
light′-mind′ed·ness n.
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light′-mind′ed



adj.
having or showing a lack of serious purpose, attitude, etc.; frivolous; trifling.
[1605–15]
light′-mind′ed•ly, adv.
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Adj. 1. light-minded - showing inappropriate levity
frivolous - not serious in content or attitude or behavior; "a frivolous novel"; "a frivolous remark"; "a frivolous young woman"
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