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

What started as a light-hearted video became a visible symbol of United's struggles, with Ilett's hair acting as a weekly reminder shared across social media.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 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

She immediately put her hand over her mouth with an “oops!” and the atmosphere remained light-hearted; but we all knew, Mr. Roger included, that she’d made a mistake.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro