lighthearted

Example Sentences

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The lighthearted interaction spread widely online, turning this moment into part of the city’s growing Knicks mythology.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

This is something both of us do with multiple generations of our families, helping us engage with language learning in a lighthearted way.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Our writers shared their favorite moments on the late-night talk show, which include lighthearted and serious interviews about grief, faith and politics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

After a video of McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s polite bite into a burger went viral this month, top executives from Burger King and Wendy’s pounced with similar videos in a lighthearted dig at their competitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He had never seen McWatt look displeased before, had never seen him in any but the most lighthearted mood, and he wondered whether he had just lost another friend.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller