lighthearted

Example Sentences

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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

Dunn has reportedly been joking with other members that he’s “back from the dead” and posted a lighthearted proof-of-life video on St. Patrick’s Day.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

"He provides an entertaining and lighthearted way for fans to connect with him and his signature straight-talking, anti-establishment style."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The pitch for the theme park was to show the Golden State as a romanticized destination, celebrating our people, our nature, our food and our glamour through a lighthearted, optimistic lens.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Albus was more reserved than before, and much less lighthearted.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling