light-hearted

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Thursday startled Japan's prime minister by mentioning the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, a seemingly light-hearted remark sure to elicit unease in a country now a firm US ally.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

He tried to be as light-hearted as possible in the telling, but at the end, Guitar looked him in the eyes and said, “Why didn’t you go help her?”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison