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Levity
01
a way of speaking, acting, or conveying information in a lighthearted style without gravity
Examples
The after-dinner speeches were delivered with a light levity to keep the mood cheerful.
Despite the gloomy subject matter, the documentary employed a levity of storytelling to keep the audience engaged.
02
the lack of seriousness that is wrongly suited to or respectful of the circumstances
Examples
Many were offended by the levity the students showed during the memorial ceremony.
In the aftermath of the accident, the levity the executives demonstrated in interviews added insult to injury.
