How to Use happy-go-lucky in a Sentence

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• The show maintains its happy-go-lucky rom-com vibe, but this season has a more grounded, realistic feel.
  — Dana Feldman, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
• The dialogue in the fourth episode, however, hints that Bombadil might be even more than your happy-go-lucky immortal being hanging out in Middle Earth.
  — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
• The exchange brought a glimpse of the happy-go-lucky teen who loved being in the high school band and shooting the breeze with friends.
  — Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
• But there is more to musical theater than the happy-go-lucky tales from the 1950s.
  — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
• Lasso’s happy-go-lucky attitude stole the hearts of TV watchers all over the world — and of his boss.
  — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2023
• Chesney’s selling the beach bum, happy-go-lucky lifestyle to his fans.
  — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
• The happy-go-lucky lady was given a bit of a makeover by the shelter’s groomer, as well as a dental and treated for dry eye.
  — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
• Reeves cheered with four happy-go-lucky puppies sitting on him.
  — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2023
• This is not a happy-go-lucky story, but an old-school fairy tale meant to frighten, confuse and excite.
  — Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
• Viet Vo is endearing as So, a happy-go-lucky but low-ranked wrestler.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023
• That’s from the Masters last year, which came at the end of a streak of four wins in six starts that catapulted a happy-go-lucky guy from Texas to the No. 1 ranking in a rush.
  — Steve Douglas, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• After all, not every minute of every day is going to be happy-go-lucky.
  — Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023
• Lines blur when the person presented the world isn't always the same happy-go-lucky person behind closed doors.
  — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
• Nishida, the spunky, happy-go-lucky spark plug from Japan, bounced around leaping into teammates’ arms.
  — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
• Many Duolingo users have noticed the happy-go-lucky bird had become wrinkly and somber in the application’s icon.
  — The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
• Before the uprising, Mr. Pernasilice had been a happy-go-lucky teenager, if a bit wild.
  — Clay Risen, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023
• Friends and family remembered Curry as happy-go-lucky, with a winning smile and a great sense of humor.
  — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
• Worse: The villa is already occupied by happy-go-lucky Nadja (Paula Beer).
  — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 8 June 2023
• Staff describe her as a fetch-aholic with a happy-go-lucky personality.
  — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
• Russell Mael is the flamboyant, happy-go-lucky straight man, giving voice to the wry lyrics of the utterly stoic keyboard player Ron Mael.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2023
• Plant the color that best defines you, whether that's white for a happy-go-lucky attitude or purple for a sweet disposition.
  — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2023
• During lockdown, his granddaughter – once a happy-go-lucky kid – cried day after day.
  — Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024
• But that high-energy, happy-go-lucky vibe didn't always come naturally to him.
  — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
• Hank retreats into his misanthropy, which comes as no surprise to his happy-go-lucky wife Lily (Mireille Enos), who’s grown accustomed to his pouty energy.
  — Joshua Alston, Variety, 17 Mar. 2023
• Imrie plays Owen, a happy-go-lucky lad, whose reliance on the Zap App for effective contraception is disrupted when his phone battery dies.
  — Manori Ravindran, Variety, 23 June 2023
• Sheer clothing and happy-go-lucky jewelry Speaking of trends, sheer (and by extension, transparent layering) is here to stay.
  — The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2023
• Some locals describe him as a happy-go-lucky bloke with an infectious laugh, liked by everyone; others say everyone hated him.
  — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2023
• Far from the happy-go-lucky mama’s boy viewers were first introduced to in the series premiere, Kanan has morphed into an enraged young man with an increasingly harsh New York accent.
  — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Dec. 2023
• Perez Escobar also stars as man whose promiscuity hides something deeper and compellingly shows a seemingly happy-go-lucky man reduced to a mass of pain.
  — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023
• Despite the happy-go-lucky essence brought on by Leo season, the sun puts a spotlight on the most enigmatic and personal parts of you, marking a time for self-discovery and spiritual introspection.
  — Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024

Last Updated: 9 Nov 2024