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There's a film I did called 'Front of the Class', about a teacher who had Tourette's. That was a beautiful blend of drama and comedy. There's some great moments of levity in the script.
James Wolk

Meaning of "levity" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LEVITY

From Latin levitās lightness, from levis light.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LEVITY

levity  [ˈlɛvɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEVITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Levity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEVITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of levity in the English dictionary

The first definition of levity in the dictionary is inappropriate lack of seriousness. Other definition of levity is fickleness or instability. Levity is also lightness in weight.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEVITY


activity
ækˈtɪvɪtɪ
brevity
ˈbrɛvɪtɪ
captivity
kæpˈtɪvɪtɪ
cavity
ˈkævɪtɪ
conductivity
ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
connectivity
ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
creativity
ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
gravity
ˈɡrævɪtɪ
hyperactivity
ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
inactivity
ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪtɪ
interactivity
ˌɪntərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
longevity
lɒnˈdʒɛvɪtɪ
nativity
nəˈtɪvɪtɪ
negativity
ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪtɪ
positivity
ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
productivity
ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
reactivity
ˌriːækˈtɪvɪtɪ
relativity
ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪtɪ
selectivity
sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
sensitivity
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEVITY

levier
levies
levigable
levigate
levigation
levin
levirate
leviratic
leviratical
leviration
levitate
levitation
levitational
levitator
Levite
Levitic
Levitical
Leviticus
levities

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEVITY

acceleration due to gravity
acceleration of gravity
centre of gravity
depravity
exclusivity
hypersensitivity
inclusivity
insensitivity
objectivity
physical activity
quantum gravity
reflectivity
resistivity
special theory of relativity
specific gravity
subjectivity
superconductivity
thermal conductivity
transitivity
zero gravity

Synonyms and antonyms of levity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LEVITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «levity» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of levity

Translation of «levity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEVITY

Find out the translation of levity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of levity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «levity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

轻浮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

levedad
570 millions of speakers

English

levity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छिछोरापन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهزل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

легкомыслие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leviandade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চপলতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

légèreté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketabahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leichtfertigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

軽さ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경솔
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Levity
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tánh nhẹ dạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அலட்சியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कुचकामी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

düşüncesizlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

leggerezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Levity
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

легковажність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

frivolitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελαφρότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onstandvastigheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

levity
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lettsinn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of levity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEVITY»

The term «levity» is regularly used and occupies the 73.649 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEVITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about levity

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9 QUOTES WITH «LEVITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word levity.
1
Francis Atterbury
Affliction is a school of virtue; it corrects levity, and interrupts the confidence of sinning.
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Sheryl Crow
I try to conduct my life with a little levity.
3
Doris Day
Middle age is youth without levity, and age without decay.
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Prabal Gurung
I make 98% of my collection in New York City and am generating jobs, so fashion isn't just frivolous for me. I understand levity about it. I also understand the depth of it.
5
Tricia Helfer
'Burn Notice' is a show that definitely has some levity to it and it's a fun show, but it's also, you fully believe, you're fully invested that Michael Westen does this stuff. You want Michael Westen on your team.
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Edward Irving
The thing which grieves and oppresses my heart with respect to poor Scotland, is the hardness of heart manifest in the levity and cruelty with which they speak of others.
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Helen Oyeyemi
Dickinson is my hero because she was a joker, because she would never explain, because as a poet she confronted pain, dread and death, and because she was capable of speaking of those matters with both levity and seriousness. She's my hero because she was a metaphysical adventurer.
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Nick Stahl
In my experience sometimes the darker the material that you're doing, the more necessary it is to have some sort of levity around. I've worked on more lighthearted pieces that have been more brutal and tougher to make.
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James Wolk
There's a film I did called 'Front of the Class', about a teacher who had Tourette's. That was a beautiful blend of drama and comedy. There's some great moments of levity in the script.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEVITY»

Discover the use of levity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to levity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gravity and Levity: The Philosophy of Paradox
As the title suggests, this book addresses its subjects with wit and with weight, as the author brings the latest insights of contemporary physics into the perspective of an everyday life that is shown to be full of paradox.
Alan McGlashan, 1994
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Sacred Play: Ritual Levity and Humor in South Asian Religions
Explores the significance of levity and humor in South Asian religious traditions.
Selva J. Raj, Corinne G. Dempsey, 2010
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Of Levity and Steadiness: A Poem. In an Epistle to a Friend, ...
A Poem. In an Epistle to a Friend, who was in Doubt what Course to Take in Difficult Times Mr. Manning (Francis). Round Dealing was the honest Way he us' d, Suitors were soon dispatch'd, but not amus'd; A short, decisive Answer suited best ...
Mr. Manning (Francis), 1735
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The Levity Effect: Why it Pays to Lighten Up
Leading with levity is the willingness to laugh and find humor even in the most difficult situations. Abraham Lincoln once interrupted a meeting to read an amusing story in the hopes of dispelling a black cloud that was hovering over his staff.
Adrian Gostick, Scott Christopher, 2010
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When Your Body Gets the Blues: The Clinically Proven Program ...
""When Your Body Gets the Blues" is a great book! It's loaded with proven, practical, natural solutions that any woman can use to boost her energy, lose weight, and live more fully and joyfully.
Marie-Annette Brown, Jo Robinson, 2002
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Cynthia Ozick's Comic Art: From Levity to Liturgy
" -- Belles Lettres "Cohen's readings of these stories reveal their many levels and meanings in a language as acute and perceptive as that of Ozick herself."Â -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch Magazine "In presenting Ozick as a 'comedian of ideas ...
Sarah Blacher Cohen, 1994
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Light Elements: Essays in Science from Gravity to Levity
Essays discuss global warming, gorilla communication, pets, insects, mummification, jukeboxes, revenge, aversion responses, fertility, dentistry, chocolate, inventions, velcro, proverbs, and punctuation
Judith Stone, 1991
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Eclectic Notes: Or, Notes of Discussions on Religious Topics ...
There is nothing in the New Testament, from beginning to end, recommending levity. Levity is found among the followers of Mr Whitfield. Yet he soon changed levity into tears. He had a peculiar gift. But his followers and imitators fail here : they ...
Eclectic Society (London, England), London (England). Eclectic Society, 1865
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George MacDonald: Divine Carelessness and Fairytale Levity
The Scottish poet, author, and Christian minister George MacDonald is widely known as an inspiration for the works of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Lewis Carroll, among others.
Daniel Gabelman, 2013
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Coates's Herd Book
... got by Prince George (13510), dam (Lucretia) by Clarence (14279), g. d. ( Lizzie) by Justice (14753), &c. See Rufus, p. 284. 1861 Dec. 18, roau C.C.| Lettuce Highthorn|Highthorn 13028 |Mr. Pawlett LEVITY, Roan, calved March 4, 1856 ...
George Coates, 1863

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEVITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term levity is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Comedian Tig Notaro Found Love After Cancer - The Daily Beast
... situation or some person, but I personally feel like if you have something to say and you find the right angle, you can find levity anywhere. «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
2
The Drive: Traffic Mantra skit strikes chord for frustrated Twin Cities …
... and commute times go off the charts like they did during last Thursday's drizzly afternoon commute, there is nothing like a little levity to lighten ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss shine despite rainy concert at L.A's …
... while songs such as “Me and Paul,” “It's All Going To Pot” and “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die” injected a shot of levity into the mix. «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Phillies' Jeff Francoeur caps sweep of Marlins with walkoff blast
"We've probably got the best record in baseball in the second half," Francoeur said in a rare moment of levity during a dreadful season. «Philly.com, Jul 15»
5
Two Syrian refugees: a 1,500-mile journey of hope and hardship …
The refugees joined hands and danced to the music, laughing and swaying in a circle – a rare moment of levity in an odyssey that was far from ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
6
Education Sector Reforms And Road Map For Buhari Government |
... but because officially, Education of the citizenry has been so treated with levity that there is only a decadent situation to show for all the efforts ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
7
Girl Versus Corinth at Capital Fringe - DC Theatre Scene
And Murray brings doses of much needed levity to the production, though gets one great moment to shine when possessed with the enraged ... «DC Theatre Scene, Jul 15»
8
Bow-tied North Jersey lawyers strive for a courtly look - News …
It lends an air of levity. And amid a sea of gray suits and cap-toe shoes, it looks like a bit of a risk. So it is for the half dozen or so attorneys — out ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
9
Ronda Rousey knocks out ESPN's masculine myths: Bloomberg …
It was nearly a perfect moment, using the levity of what really is a meaningless, navel-gazing night of awards to bring some focus onto a serious ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
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WES BOOHER, 1954-2015: Blade art director led youth cartooning …
The caricatures he drew, by assignment or of a co-worker in a meeting where he was trapped, “showed his levity in life,” his wife said. «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»

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