LEVITY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

levity

noun

ˈle-və-tē

Definition of levity

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 Gradually for us, but with terrifying suddenness for Amy, a third mode arises from the dialectic that Leigh creates between the weight of her job and the levity of her friendship with Rosie. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 But far from being a joy-killer, she’s guided by inventiveness and levity. — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 This is a prime example of how the director used touches of levity to make even the film’s more workmanlike segments entertaining. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for levity

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Noun

There is always some lightness, if only to counter the occasionally unbearable weight.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Bottega Veneta had a beautiful balance between craftsmanship, texture and lightness, with pieces that felt special without becoming overcomplicated.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of lightness

Noun

The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

The glee with which the abbey was dismantled reflected centuries of tension between the town authorities and the monks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The Astros’ fans seemed to appreciate Perez having fun, and after all these years, no one plays the game with more glee.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

Moving beyond frivolity, fashion becomes an active subject in its own right, as important as the individual within his gaze.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Life goes on, in all its quirks and intimacies and frivolities, no matter what horrors might lurk on the horizon.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of frivolity

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