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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It was also barred from more light-hearted cultural events, such as the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition to his lifetime of service to the Catholic Church, Wenski is a known for his light-hearted sense of humor and his passion for riding motorcycles.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
What To Know Rousey’s remarks came toward the end of what was mainly a light-hearted podcast episode for Kreischer.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
James Avery, who played the strict but kind-hearted Uncle Phil, died of complications from heart surgery in 2013.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition to his lifetime of service to the Catholic Church, Wenski is a known for his light-hearted sense of humor and his passion for riding motorcycles.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
What To Know Rousey’s remarks came toward the end of what was mainly a light-hearted podcast episode for Kreischer.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
James Avery, who played the strict but kind-hearted Uncle Phil, died of complications from heart surgery in 2013.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearted. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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