But beyond the argument's somewhat lighthearted tone was the fact that the Court has demonstrated increasing concern with aspects of the war on drugs.

The game also has a more lighthearted and whimsical tone than the original.

That might have sounded grim, except for his lighthearted tone.

The lighthearted, sympathetic tone keeps it both plausible and affecting.

Maybe the reporters' lighthearted tone is a sign of grace, embarrassment at having to participate in such a vaudeville.

This will be the first, however, to feature classical works, and the musicians want a lighthearted tone.

In a lighthearted tone, the judge said that if the lawyer wanted the tapes heard, he could listen to them himself.

Although the plot is serious, there is a lot of comic relief, giving the story a more lighthearted tone.

The lighthearted tone of her answer didn't wash.

Even traditional feminists are embracing the more lighthearted and celebratory tone in women's groups today.