light-hearted
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- light-heartedly adverb
- light-heartedness noun
Example Sentences
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The Tata Steel Syndicate began seven years ago at the steel factory in Port Talbot as a light-hearted way to lift their spirits during busy working weeks.
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Reece Hunt and Thaua Oliviera De Lima, both 21, say they were familiar with the influencers seen in the film thanks to their algorithms, but had mainly seen their more light-hearted content.
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I said, trying to take a light-hearted tone.
From Literature
Evans said he wanted the false plaque as a light-hearted attempt at promoting the restaurant, which has served burgers for six years in Preston.
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What began as a light-hearted idea shared online has, in 493 days, grown into something far bigger than its creator ever anticipated.
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