light-hearted

Example Sentences

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Erica Donald’s three-word rebuttal on X to speculation about her husband playing football again was also light-hearted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But it still makes an awkward fit, tonally, in a book whose ostensible subject had created more light-hearted expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The Tata Steel Syndicate began seven years ago at the steel factory in Port Talbot as a light-hearted way to lift their spirits during busy working weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Oars and gear they left for their light-hearted squires to carry, and all in company made off for the assembly ground.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer