Levity

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛvɪti/

Definitions of levity

noun lack of seriousness, especially in a serious situation

Example Sentences

A1 Laughter is a form of levity that can help lighten the mood.

A2 The comedian's jokes added a sense of levity to the otherwise serious event.

B1 It's important to balance professionalism with a bit of levity in the workplace.

B2 The movie had moments of levity that provided relief from the intense drama.

C1 His wit and levity made him a favorite among his colleagues.

C2 The author's use of levity in her writing added depth to the characters and storyline.

Examples of levity in a Sentence

formal The speaker's attempt at levity during the serious conference fell flat.

informal I appreciate your levity, it really lightens the mood.

slang I love hanging out with Sarah, she always brings the levity.

figurative Laughter is the best form of levity in times of hardship.

Grammatical Forms of levity

• past tense: levitated
• plural: levities
• comparative: more levitous
• superlative: most levitous
• present tense: levitates
• future tense: will levitate
• perfect tense: has levitated
• continuous tense: is levitating
• singular: levity
• positive degree: levity
• infinitive: to levitate
• gerund: levitating
• participle: levitated

Origin and Evolution of levity

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'levity' originated from the Latin word 'levitas', which means lightness or frivolity.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'levity' referred to lightness in weight or demeanor. Over time, it evolved to also mean lack of seriousness or frivolity.