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levity

🇬🇧 UK/'levәti/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

A tendency to treat serious matters too lightly; frivolity or lack of appropriate seriousness

轻率,轻浮,不严肃

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
levlight, lift, raise
+
itystate, quality, condition
=levity

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her levity during the serious meeting annoyed colleagues who wanted to discuss urgent matters.

  • 2.

    The comedian's levity provided comic relief during an otherwise somber theatrical performance.

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