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

In a stark contrast to Coppins’ message, the Atlantic’s editors appeared to treat the endeavor as an entertaining, lighthearted stunt.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Spend enough time around cybersecurity types, and questions like the one above might feel like lighthearted chitchat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Jean was solicitous, but he was not pleading or insistent; if anything, he was fraternal and lighthearted.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende