1
: having a heart especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
a hard-hearted boss
a lighthearted wanderer
2
: seated in the heart
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jones envisioned the show as more light-hearted than those of her competitors, weaving comedy skits and bawdy humor in with the tawdry affairs of her guests.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
For younger viewers, this approach helps Black history feel alive and relevant, but in a fun, light-hearted, and music-loving way.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Jones envisioned the show as more light-hearted than those of her competitors, weaving comedy skits and bawdy humor in with the tawdry affairs of her guests.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Here’s the trailer that’s not for the faint-hearted.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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