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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Like most people, Sarnoski grew up with the light hearted stories of Robin Hood and his merry men.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
20 June 2026
This one is light-hearted, by the way, so don't worry.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Fans of light-hearted family entertainment should probably stay away from the streamer this week, as most of its new offerings are seriously twisted.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Many of the flavors are as light-hearted as Stewart herself.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
20 June 2026
This one is light-hearted, by the way, so don't worry.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Fans of light-hearted family entertainment should probably stay away from the streamer this week, as most of its new offerings are seriously twisted.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Many of the flavors are as light-hearted as Stewart herself.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearted. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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