light-hearted
Example Sentences
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It was a light-hearted speech that spoke to anyone who suddenly finds themselves in a room wondering how they got there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The Japanese artist’s mirrored rooms, polka-dot patterns and spotted pumpkins were light-hearted, instantly recognizable works that served as outlets for her own personal struggles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But the online chatter has not been all light-hearted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The MP laughed it off as a light-hearted bit of fun, but not everyone agreed.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
What I mean is, until then, it had been a pretty light-hearted matter, with a bit of a dare element to it.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
