light-hearted
Britishadjective
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But it still makes an awkward fit, tonally, in a book whose ostensible subject had created more light-hearted expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
All the films are affectionate, most are light-hearted and often comical.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
It was a light-hearted reminder of the adjustments required off the pitch but Morton has adapted quickly where it matters most.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday startled Japan's prime minister by mentioning the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, a seemingly light-hearted remark sure to elicit unease in a country now a firm US ally.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
The scene in the Dawes kitchen was so light-hearted and so comical—-and Johnny as well as little Mrs. Dawes laughed so hard—he wondered if she had any idea of the risk her husband was running.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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