English / word
levity
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
Treatment of a serious matter with humor or lack of due respect; frivolity or lightness of manner.
In context
01
His attempt to bring levity to the tense meeting was appreciated.
02
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
Synonyms
frivolity,flippancy,lightheartedness
Antonyms
gravity,seriousness,solemnity
Collocations
moment of levity,treat with levity,inappropriate levity