as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
the teachers disapprove of any displays of levity during school assemblies
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Recent Examples of levity
As serious as Bieber appeared in that and other standoffs with paparazzi, sharing a song built out of his frustration suggested some degree of self-awareness, if not levity.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 July 2025
When the theme arrived in the cellos, Guerrero maintained their levity and grace throughout the movement — and, in fact, throughout much of the piece, bringing an aerodynamic lightness even to the symphony’s final cadence.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Dalton slinging the ball at the man offered a bit of levity to the night-long pile, as fans laughed and cheered.
Dalton, who has played at Bank of America Stadium over the past two seasons, said the turnout over the weekend was a reminder that Charlotte has a deep sports fan base.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2025
Barricades did little to stop a rat from making its way through the large contingent of reporters waiting outside the courthouse, causing a brief moment of confusion and a bit of levity.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 July 2025
When the theme arrived in the cellos, Guerrero maintained their levity and grace throughout the movement — and, in fact, throughout much of the piece, bringing an aerodynamic lightness even to the symphony’s final cadence.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Dalton slinging the ball at the man offered a bit of levity to the night-long pile, as fans laughed and cheered.
Dalton, who has played at Bank of America Stadium over the past two seasons, said the turnout over the weekend was a reminder that Charlotte has a deep sports fan base.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2025
Barricades did little to stop a rat from making its way through the large contingent of reporters waiting outside the courthouse, causing a brief moment of confusion and a bit of levity.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levity
Noun
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Its floor-to-ceiling glass is dark and foreboding and clashes with the lightness of the timber columns and ceilings that can be seen from the street.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Hughes suggests a dusty pink or light beige to lift and soften the richness of the floor, while Alonso notes that cooler neutrals can offer a nice contrast, adding some lightness to the room.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Noun
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John Redcorn conveniently enters with an attractive business proposition: John Redcorn's Red Corn, which the entirety of Rainey Street devours with glee.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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There was a kind of trickster’s glee in his expression.—
Darcy Ballantyne
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Even so, it’s been surprising to see just how eagerly the internet has taken up one unknown executive’s infidelity as entertainment, perhaps because of the story’s welcome frivolity relative to the hyper-partisan politics and wartime violence happening elsewhere in our timelines.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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Doris is practical, independent, and has no time for frivolities — and she’s passed those qualities onto her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood).—
Sezín Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Levity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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