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Levity Was Once a Scientific Term

Levity originally was thought to be a physical force exactly like gravity but pulling in the opposite direction, like the helium in a balloon. As recently as the 19th century, scientists were still arguing about its existence. Today levity refers only to lightness in manner. To stern believers of some religious faiths, levity is often regarded as almost sinful. But the word, like its synonym frivolity, now has an old-fashioned ring to it and is usually used only half-seriously.

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They managed to find some levity in the situation. the teachers disapprove of any displays of levity during school assemblies

Recent Examples on the Web Cohen approaches the tough moments with his signature sense of humor and brings levity to the challenges toddler parents face.

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 Glenn Close, who played Vice President Kathryn Bennett, recalls that even though the action set was intense, Petersen brought levity, especially filming a scene at a huge table in the War Room.

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The Black Mirror episode isn’t subtle in its rebuke of tech-dependent modern dating habits, but Campbell and Cole’s rapport brings levity to otherwise fatalistic conversations.

Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2020 While Rebecca and her mom are grieving, the friends who have joined them bring a bit of levity to a sad scene — especially when the ladies learn Rebecca has a new, secret boyfriend.

Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 There's a lot of levity in these action scenes, especially in Brad Pitt's fight with Brian Tyree Henry in the quiet car of the bullet train.

Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2022 There’s an undercurrent of levity that adds further nuance to the track by brightening the dark percussive nature of the production.

Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Questlove—introduced by his friend Dwyane Wade—elicited titters with his gesture to Josh Wardle, a fellow TIME100 list member, who created the game Wordle and helped bring him some levity in a dark time.

Raisa Bruner, Time, 9 June 2022 Now more than ever, brands should be capitalizing on humor, nostalgia, and levity.

Candace Nelson, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	levity
释义	levity noun lev·i·ty ˈle-və-tē 1 : excessive or unseemly frivolity She would tolerate no levity in the classroom. 2 : lack of steadiness : changeableness the levity … of the brisk fire Charles Dickens Did you know? Levity Was Once a Scientific Term Levity originally was thought to be a physical force exactly like gravity but pulling in the opposite direction, like the helium in a balloon. As recently as the 19th century, scientists were still arguing about its existence. Today levity refers only to lightness in manner. To stern believers of some religious faiths, levity is often regarded as almost sinful. But the word, like its synonym frivolity, now has an old-fashioned ring to it and is usually used only half-seriously. Synonyms facetiousness flightiness flippancy frivolity frivolousness frothiness light-headedness light-mindedness lightness silliness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They managed to find some levity in the situation. the teachers disapprove of any displays of levity during school assemblies Recent Examples on the Web Cohen approaches the tough moments with his signature sense of humor and brings levity to the challenges toddler parents face. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 Glenn Close, who played Vice President Kathryn Bennett, recalls that even though the action set was intense, Petersen brought levity, especially filming a scene at a huge table in the War Room. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The Black Mirror episode isn’t subtle in its rebuke of tech-dependent modern dating habits, but Campbell and Cole’s rapport brings levity to otherwise fatalistic conversations. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2020 While Rebecca and her mom are grieving, the friends who have joined them bring a bit of levity to a sad scene — especially when the ladies learn Rebecca has a new, secret boyfriend. Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 There's a lot of levity in these action scenes, especially in Brad Pitt's fight with Brian Tyree Henry in the quiet car of the bullet train. Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2022 There’s an undercurrent of levity that adds further nuance to the track by brightening the dark percussive nature of the production. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Questlove—introduced by his friend Dwyane Wade—elicited titters with his gesture to Josh Wardle, a fellow TIME100 list member, who created the game Wordle and helped bring him some levity in a dark time. Raisa Bruner, Time, 9 June 2022 Now more than ever, brands should be capitalizing on humor, nostalgia, and levity. Candace Nelson, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin levitat-, levitas, from levis light in weight — more at light First Known Use 1564, in the meaning defined at sense 1 levity noun as in lightness a lack of seriousness often at an improper time the teachers disapprove of any displays of levity during school assemblies Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance lightness cheerfulness silliness glee frivolity flippancy facetiousness frivolousness lightheartedness festivity mirth hilarity flightiness frothiness joviality cheer goofiness childishness merriment gaiety mirthfulness light-headedness gleefulness gayety light-mindedness puerility high-spiritedness Antonyms & Near Antonyms seriousness gravity earnestness solemnity soberness melancholy sadness solemnness gloom moroseness sullenness unhappiness dejection despondency depression gloominess joylessness heartsickness dispiritedness mopes downheartedness See More
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