His attempts at levity were inappropriate for the serious occasion.
他在严肃场合试图轻浮是不合适的。
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “levity” as used in the sentence: “The speaker”s levity during a serious discussion was not well received by the audience.''
C — frivolity. “levity” means n. lightness; frivolity; humor
A little ______ helped ease the tension in the crowded waiting room.
A — levity. “levity” means n. lightness; frivolity; humor
levity — n. lightness; frivolity; humor. In Chinese: 轻浮；轻率.
levity is pronounced /ˈlɛvɪti/. It breaks into 3 syllables: lev · i · ty.
His attempts at levity were inappropriate for the serious occasion. (他在严肃场合试图轻浮是不合适的。)
frivolity, lightness — all close in meaning to levity (n. lightness; frivolity; humor).
Yes. levity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
lev (light) + ity → frivolity, lightness