light-hearted
Britishadjective
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Where the earlier series are essentially light-hearted, murder notwithstanding, the new “Tommy & Tuppence” is more romantic drama than comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Japanese artist’s mirrored rooms, polka-dot patterns and spotted pumpkins were light-hearted, instantly recognizable works that served as outlets for her own personal struggles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But the online chatter has not been all light-hearted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Erica Donald’s three-word rebuttal on X to speculation about her husband playing football again was also light-hearted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
What I mean is, until then, it had been a pretty light-hearted matter, with a bit of a dare element to it.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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