lighthearted

Example Sentences

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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

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

It’s infused with lighthearted humor — floating farmers and barnyard animals cruise among the stars — lending it a rather relaxed atmosphere for a save-the-world, fast-paced attraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The post sounded all lighthearted and ha-ha funny.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling