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Plural
levities
1
a way of speaking, acting, or conveying information in a lighthearted style without gravity
- 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.
- During more somber moments, he introduced much needed levity with self-deprecating jokes.
2
the lack of seriousness that is wrongly suited to or respectful of the circumstances
- 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.
- The levity with which the defense argued such an important case was concerning to the judges.
- She showed levity at the wrong time, making the serious situation even more awkward.
- His attempt at levity during the crisis only made the situation more tense.
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