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light-heartedness



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The light-heartedness in the comic books is also a fundamental part of the couple's relationship.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2022

It conveys something of the atmosphere after a big earthquake, of excitement and resignation, light-heartedness and dread:

From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2017

It is my hope that I can strike a manageable balance between empathy and humor, thoughtfulness and light-heartedness, to take others seriously without giving in to self-seriousness.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2015

Here's to his potential casting, simply for the light-heartedness he would bring to the promotional push.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2015

“And what is your present, dear?” she said, trying to inject some light-heartedness back into the proceedings.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood