levity

noun

ˈle-və-tē How to pronounce levity (audio)
Definition of levitynext
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time the teachers disapprove of any displays of levity during school assemblies

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Recent Examples of levity Their levity made for a good fit with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which had established its wisecracking tone with Jon Favreau’s first Iron Man and developed it further with Joss Whedon’s Avengers. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 There’s a lot of levity here as well, to lighten the mood amid all the shootouts. — Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025 Listen on Apple Music Listen on Spotify Listen on Tidal Listen on Amazon Music Listen/Buy at Bandcamp Buy at Rough Trade Tobacco City: Horses [Scissor Tail] On their second album, Horses, Chicago cosmic-country band Tobacco City dash wit and levity into the swamp of small-town life. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025 Showing these moments of levity was my way of honoring that. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for levity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levity
  1. lightness
  2. glee
  3. frivolity
Noun
  • There was a lightness in the air, an energy in their step.
    — Jeff Probst, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • Mulligan was also happy to recount her affection for some of her other co-stars, ticking through them with glee.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Chinese state media has reacted with glee as President Donald Trump dismantles Voice of America (VOA).
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of glee
Noun
  • The sketch is an expression of all the things Everybody’s Live does best: sincere love and admiration for cultural iconography, forced through a sieve of surreal frivolity.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Values are whatever drives us and can include family, faith or frivolity.
    — Mary E. Dozier, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of frivolity

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