Example Sentences

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It is my hope that I can strike a manageable balance between empathy and humor, thoughtfulness and light-heartedness, to take others seriously without giving in to self-seriousness.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2015

Here's to his potential casting, simply for the light-heartedness he would bring to the promotional push.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2015

These are all examples of punching down, even if Holzwarth keeps interacting with him and there's some light-heartedness in between.

From The Verge • Feb. 9, 2015

Because it's a comedy, I'm not known for my light-heartedness.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2013

“And what is your present, dear?” she said, trying to inject some light-heartedness back into the proceedings.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood