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levity in Portuguese

levity in Portuguese is leveza, leviandade — levity means a lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.

levity in Portuguese

leveza
noun
A lightness of manner or speech, frivolity; flippancy; a lack of appropriate seriousness; an inclination to make a joke of serious matters.
leviandade
noun
(countable) A lighthearted or frivolous act.

What does "levity" mean?

  1. noun A lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.
    "The judge warned the lawyer against levity in the courtroom."
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levity in a sentence

  • The judge warned the lawyer against levity in the courtroom.
  • A bit of levity helped ease the tension in the meeting.

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What is "levity" in Portuguese?

"levity" in Portuguese is leveza, leviandade. levity means: A lighthearted, joking attitude, especially when a situation calls for seriousness.

How do you use "levity" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge warned the lawyer against levity in the courtroom." In Portuguese, "levity" is leveza, leviandade.

Are there other ways to say "levity" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "levity": leveza, leviandade.

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