light-hearted
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Light-hearted moments - a decidedly wonky tourniquet here or there - punctuate a heavy air.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024
That was the mood at Microsoft Theater on Thursday night: Light-hearted and informal while also detailed and serious as fans queried the Kings’ new staff of Blake, Robitaille and coach John Stevens.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2017
Light-hearted repeating motifs of cacti, crossed revolvers, a mustachioed cowboy and a saloon dancer were embroidered or printed on sweaters and shirts, as well as tailored jackets and suits, three-piece and double-breasted.
From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2016
Light-hearted despite this, he still rides and drives his car, plays his "fair" game of golf.
From Time Magazine Archive
I can't say positively now, I only know that no line oftener or readier occurs than that "Light-hearted boys, I will build up a Giant with you."
From The Best Letters of Charles Lamb by Lamb, Charles
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