levity
noun/ˈlɛvɪti/
Frequency rank: #18,697 most common English word
Meaning
The treatment of serious matters with humor or lack of seriousness.
Example sentence
The comedian's jokes brought some much-needed levity to the tense meeting.
Synonyms & related words
- humor
- lightheartedness
- playfulness
- frivolity
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