light-hearted

Example Sentences

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Another Republican lawmaker Eric Burlison said he'd like to begin his questioning with some "light-hearted questions".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The popularity of “Don Quixote” reflected the taste for light-hearted inspection of character and manners common to readers in the 18th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

“When creating potential pop tunes, Forté excels with light-hearted subject matter and instrumentation. However, when the Brooklyn native shifts to gritty themes and backdrops, his appeal diminishes rapidly. Fortunately, his softer selections redeem this album.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

The scene in the Dawes kitchen was so light-hearted and so comical—-and Johnny as well as little Mrs. Dawes laughed so hard—he wondered if she had any idea of the risk her husband was running.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes