levity

noun
UK: /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/
US: /ˈlev.ə.ti/

  1. Humor or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion.

    1. His jokes added some levity to the otherwise serious meeting.
    2. The comedian's levity was inappropriate during the solemn memorial service as it disrupted the grieving process.

  2. Lightness of manner or speech, often intended to be amusing or entertaining.

    1. She brought levity to the conversation, making everyone laugh.
    2. Despite the pressure, he maintained a tone of levity, which helped to ease the tension in the room.

Synonyms

lightness gaiety hilarity flippancy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "levity" in English means: Humor or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion., Lightness of manner or speech, often intended to be amusing or entertaining..

The phonetic transcription of "levity" is /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/ in British English and /ˈlev.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "levity": lightness, gaiety, hilarity, flippancy.

Example usage of "levity": "His jokes added some levity to the otherwise serious meeting.". More examples on the page.