How to Pronounce Levity
Levity
'lɛvɪti
Syllables:
lev·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Levity means treating a serious situation in a light or funny way.
Examples
- Her levity helped everyone feel less worried during the meeting.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| add levity | collocation | add LEVity | She tried to add levity to the serious discussion. |
| bring levity | collocation | bring LEVity | His jokes bring levity to tense meetings. |
| inject levity | collocation | inJECT LEVity | The comedian injected levity into the dull event. |
| a note of levity | collocation | a NOTE of LEVity | She added a note of levity to lighten the mood. |
Fun Fact
Levity comes from the Latin 'levitas,' meaning 'lightness,' originally describing physical lightness before evolving to mean lightness of mood or humor.
Word Family
noun
levity
The quality of being not serious or showing a lack of respect, especially when it is not the right time.
"His levity during the meeting made some people upset."
adjective
levity
adverb
levitously
In a way that shows lack of seriousness or respect.
"He spoke levitously about the important topic, which surprised everyone."
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