light-hearted

Example Sentences

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All the films are affectionate, most are light-hearted and often comical.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Evans said he wanted the false plaque as a light-hearted attempt at promoting the restaurant, which has served burgers for six years in Preston.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

“I don’t even think he does it out of guilt. As a matter of fact he does it in this particularly light-hearted way which infuriates me.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt