Levity
Humor or frivolity, especially in situations where seriousness is appropriate; a lightness of mood.
nounLevity
Humor or frivolity, especially in situations where seriousness is appropriate; a lightness of mood.
nounImagine This
When Michael Jordan jumps and dunks the ball, it seems like he is weightless and hangs in the air for a few seconds. Students who wear Levi jeans to attend a graduation ceremony demonstrate a lack of seriousness for the occasion.
Sounds Like
LEV-i-tee
Looks Like
Levitate; Levi’s
Remember This
The root 'lev-' means light. Levity refers to lightness of mood, not physical weight.
Other Forms
Connect With
frivolity, gaiety, humor, lightness, merriment; contrasted with gravity or solemnity
Note
Avoid using levity to describe contexts that require solemnity or reverence; it implies inappropriate humor or levity in serious matters.