levity

• Nom désignant un manque de sérieux approprié, souvent exprimé par l'humour ou la légèreté dans une situation qui pourrait autrement être solennelle ou sombre.

A noun referring to a lack of appropriate seriousness, often expressed through humor or lightheartedness in a situation that might otherwise be solemn or grave.

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1. C1formal

   Humor or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion.

   Légèreté (manque de sérieux)

   • The judge warned the lawyer not to show levity in court.
   • His levity during the funeral was considered inappropriate.
   • A moment of levity helped ease the tension in the room.

   Synonymesfacetiousnessflippancyfrivolitygiddinessjocularitylightheartednessplayfulnesstriviality

   Antonymesgravityseriousnesssolemnity