lighthearted

Example Sentences

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Although the label is itself lighthearted, its popularity points to a rising undercurrent of fatigue and frustration.

From MarketWatch

The mood at the car wash had once been lighthearted, with employees joking as they sprayed down cars and polished windows.

From Los Angeles Times

The idea is to create space for sarcasm and lighthearted teasing, to allow boys to display aggression nurturance without penalizing them.

From Washington Post

“Judo” began on a lighthearted note, far from where it would end up, with the dancers balancing red athletic mats on their heads while swaying their hips.

From New York Times

But climate change, bringing warmer and shorter winters, has already begun to take a toll on the lighthearted celebration of coldness.

From Washington Post