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Without a care in the world for Smiley (6)

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jovial

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(Other definitions for jovial that I've seen before include "Convivial" , "Good-humoured, cheerful" , "Hearty and cheerful like Jupiter" , "Genial, joyous" , "Happy and cheerful" .)

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