lighthearted
Example Sentences
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He then offered a lighthearted alternative: “Maybe they could do a henna one, and then commit to make it permanent if we hire them.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
What they first cultivate with silly banter and lighthearted ad-libs eases into a more vulnerable, introspective atmosphere, comparable to a cathartic therapy session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
It concluded in May with a season that tackled Hollywood injustices, intergenerational relationships and legacy-building with lighthearted wit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The lighthearted interaction spread widely online, turning this moment into part of the city’s growing Knicks mythology.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 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
