Definitions

levity

[lev-i-tee] / ˈlɛv ɪ ti /

NOUN

funniness, silliness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frivolity giddiness hilarity mirth repartee

STRONG

absurdity amusement buoyancy facetiousness festivity fickleness flightiness flippancy folly foolishness happiness jocularity laughs lightheartedness picnic pleasantry trifling triviality volatility wit

WEAK

high spirits

Antonyms

STRONG

depression gloom sense seriousness

WEAK

gravity

Example Sentences

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“And when we needed a moment of levity, Glenn was not afraid to come forward and put a smile on people’s face.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

And while their mission demands extreme precision, there is still room for childlike levity.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, Nguyen captures moments of levity, relaxation and cooperation within BTS.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

But “Beloved Son Felix” contains plenty of levity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In assemblies, Reverend Harris always wore a forbidding expression and was not given to levity of any kind.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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