lighthearted
Example Sentences
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What they first cultivate with silly banter and lighthearted ad-libs eases into a more vulnerable, introspective atmosphere, comparable to a cathartic therapy session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
This perspective views patriotism more as shallow performance than anything else—a lighthearted distraction from more serious issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The lighthearted interaction spread widely online, turning this moment into part of the city’s growing Knicks mythology.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
This is something both of us do with multiple generations of our families, helping us engage with language learning in a lighthearted way.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
Mostly we watch talk shows and fashion news, lighthearted things that people find relaxing.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
