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

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

Though the case is connected to the past and some Easter eggs pop up, don’t expect it to be a lighthearted greatest hits episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Ron seemed to be positively lighthearted about the end of his relationship with Lavender, and Hermione seemed cheery too, though when asked what she was grinning about she simply said, “It’s a nice day.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling