lighthearted

Example Sentences

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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

Don’t miss: How the ‘TACO’ trade went from a lighthearted Wall Street joke to a serious moneymaker.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 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

With no men around, everyone was surprisingly lighthearted.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver