lightheartedly
Example Sentences
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“The Sheep Detectives” introduces this talent lightheartedly, with Lily suggesting they forget some minor unpleasantness, counting to three, and pausing as a high-pitched whine slices the air.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
One of his recent female students is Xochitl Salas de la Cruz, an athletic 17-year-old who lightheartedly recalls how her brother once accidentally spilled hot sauce on her headdress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
His comment set the tone for what was an hour-long charm offensive that saw Mr Trump Jr lightheartedly engaging with the judge while letting his lawyers do the brawling for him.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023
“Who here hates their father?” and — more lightheartedly — “Who here has watched the reality shows ‘The Bachelor’ or ‘The Bachelorette?’
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
I was miffed that O’Dell took the shooting so lightheartedly.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
