light-hearted
Example Sentences
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Beloved by fans for his gregarious nature and light-hearted approach, Zoeller was plunged into controversy in 1997 as 21-year-old rising star Woods was marching to a stunning victory in the Masters.
From Barron's
“I wasn’t frightened, I’m still alive,” he told reporters in a light-hearted comment outside the hospital before he left.
From Reuters
Fans outside the ground before kick-off revelled in the light-hearted atmosphere with many saying they would attend more matches if they were held at the larger stadiums.
From BBC
The discourse has been an assortment of sartorial praise, light-hearted memes and allegations of disrespect, with those putting the artist on blast being deemed racist.
From Los Angeles Times
But for now, we're looking back at eight of the more light-hearted highlights of the past year.
From BBC
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