light-hearted

Example Sentences

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Some families also find it useful to have something light-hearted to ease the pressure, explains Costa.

From BBC

Many of the anecdotes are the same, including some light-hearted mention of his round-robin dating with the few other out students at the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School.

From Los Angeles Times

Beloved by fans for his gregarious nature and light-hearted approach, Zoeller was plunged into controversy in 1997 as 21-year-old rising star Woods was marching to a stunning victory in the Masters.

From Barron's

The renovation will have neither a hotel, casino nor golf course, as Obama mentioned in his light-hearted speech at the 2011 correspondents’ dinner.

From Salon

"I wouldn't condone it but it seems to be a light-hearted criticism," the Liberal Democrat councillor said.

From BBC