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levity

Translations

levitynoun
levities
pl
légèretéSens général : absence de gravité ou de sérieux ; s’emploie aussi, par extension, pour une remarque ou une attitude légère.
His levity during the meeting was not appreciated by his colleagues.
Sa légèreté pendant la réunion n’a pas été appréciée par ses collègues.
Additional translations
désinvoltureSurtout pour une attitude jugée peu sérieuse ou trop relâchée.
lévitéSens archaïque ou scientifique : tendance à flotter, à s’élever ; emploi rare.
Synonyms
cheerfulness
frivolity
gaiety
merriment
jollity
playfulness
lightness
Antonyms
seriousness
gravity
solemnity

Definitions

levitynoun
Lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness.
His levity during the meeting was not appreciated by his colleagues.
An instance or exhibition of this quality or manner.
The levity of her jokes helped to ease the tension in the room.
Lightness in physical weight; a tendency to rise or float (archaic).
The levity of the gas-filled bag made the device soar into the sky.
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