levity

[ˈlɛvɪti]

nounfemininepl: levities

leveza

1. The quality of being light in weight; lightness

The levity of the feather allowed it to float in the air.

A leveza da pena permitiu que flutuasse no ar.

2. Lack of seriousness or earnestness; frivolousness or flippancy

His levity during the serious meeting was inappropriate.

Sua frivolidade durante a reunião séria foi inadequada.

3. Lightness of manner or behavior; cheerfulness and humor

She brought levity to the somber atmosphere with her jokes.

Ela trouxe leveza à atmosfera sombria com seus piadas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

leveza

Most common usage across Brazil

General Brazilian

frivolidade

When referring to lack of seriousness

Portugal

leveza

Standard usage in European Portuguese

Portugal

leviandade

More formal/archaic alternative for frivolousness

with levity - com leveza/frivolidade

treat something with levity - tratar algo com leveza

lack of levity - falta de seriedade

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