levity — humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlevəti/
Korean meaning: 경솔함, 가벼움; 진지한 일을 유머로 대하거나 적절한 존경심 없이 다루는 태도
Korean pronunciation: **레**버티
Example Sentences
- His levity at the funeral was deeply inappropriate and offended many mourners.
- The teacher used moments of levity to make the difficult math lesson more enjoyable.
- After three hours of serious discussion, someone finally injected some levity by telling a joke about spreadsheets.
levity
NOUN//ˈlevəti//
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
A man shows inappropriate levity during the solemn funeral service
Levity defeats gravity with brevity!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'levitas' meaning lightness or frivolity, derived from 'levis' meaning light in weight or character. The word entered English through Old French and Middle English.
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📝Examples
“His levity at the funeral was deeply inappropriate and offended many mourners.”
“The teacher used moments of levity to make the difficult math lesson more enjoyable.”
“After three hours of serious discussion, someone finally injected some levity by telling a joke about spreadsheets.”
“The comedian's levity was exactly what the stressed audience needed after a long day.”
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