levity

ˈlɛvɪti
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Translation of levity into German

Noun

1.

attitude

lack of appropriate seriousness
Ernstlosigkeit Leichtsinnigkeit fLeichtfertigkeit f
  • Her levity in such grave circumstances was shocking.Ihre Ernstlosigkeit in solch ernsten Umständen war schockierend
2.

emotion

lighthearted or frivolous act
Leichtsinn mFrivolität fUnbeschwertheit
  • She added a touch of levity to the event.Sie fügte der Veranstaltung eine Prise Leichtsinn hinzu.
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Expressions with levity: examples in English and translations in German

Gefühl der Leichtigkeit
freudiges Gefühl
There was a sense of levity in the air during the celebration.

Synonyms and analogies of levity in English

Examples of levity in a sentence

  • The teacher did not appreciate the student's levity.
  • His levity during the meeting was unexpected.
  • Levity can lighten a tense atmosphere.

Translations of "levity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieLeichtigkeitnf.

Bringing levity to discussions about serious issues can foster understanding and connection.

Leichtigkeit in Diskussionen über ernste Themen einzubringen, kann Verständnis und Verbindung fördern.

derLeichtsinnnm.

In our shows, we wrap overdosed levity in gold paper.

In unseren Shows verpacken wir überdosierten Leichtsinn in Goldpapier.

dieLeichtfertigkeitnf.

He approached the serious topic with levity, unintentionally minimizing its importance to others.

Er näherte sich dem ernsten Thema mit Leichtfertigkeit und minderte ungewollt dessen Bedeutung für andere.

dieUngezwungenheitnf.

The levity of her remarks made it hard to take the situation seriously.

Die Ungezwungenheit ihrer Bemerkungen machte es schwer, die Situation ernst zu nehmen.

Unbeschwertheitn.

She appreciated his levity, but knew it was inappropriate for the somber occasion.

Sie schätzte seine Unbeschwertheit, wusste aber, dass sie für den ernsten Anlass unangemessen war.

Leichtlebigkeitn.

While levity can lighten the mood, it can also distract from necessary conversations.

Obwohl Leichtlebigkeit die Stimmung aufhellen kann, lenkt sie auch von notwendigen Gesprächen ab.

dieFrivolitätnf.

They appreciated his humor, though the levity felt misplaced at such a tense moment.

Sie schätzten seinen Humor, obwohl die Frivolität in so einem angespannten Moment unpassend erschien.

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Other translations for levity:

  • Leichtsinnigkeitnf.
  • Lockerheitn.

levity: Examples and translations in context

She injected levity into her speeches, leaving the audience smiling rather than bored.

Sie verlieh ihren Reden Leichtigkeit, sodass das Publikum lächelnd zurückblieb statt gelangweilt.

The book's levity helped break the tension around its more somber themes.

Die Leichtigkeit des Buches half, die Spannung um seine ernsteren Themen zu brechen.

He spoke with levity, making profound insights accessible to everyone in the audience.

Er sprach mit Leichtigkeit und machte tiefgehende Einsichten für alle im Publikum zugänglich.

They approached the project with levity, transforming stress into camaraderie and fun.

Sie gingen das Projekt mit Leichtigkeit an, verwandelten Stress in Kameradschaft und Spaß.

The conversation was filled with warmth and levity, humor and wisdom.

Die Konversation war voller Wärme und Leichtigkeit, Humor und Weisheit.

His levity during the serious meeting surprised everyone, undermining the urgency of the discussion.

Seine Leichtigkeit während des ernsten Treffens überraschte alle und untergrub die Dringlichkeit der Diskussion.

Her levity during the lecture kept the students engaged and eager to participate.

Ihre Leichtigkeit während der Vorlesung hielt die Studenten engagiert und motivierte sie zur Teilnahme.

A sprinkle of levity can make the most challenging conversations feel a bit easier.

Ein Hauch von Leichtigkeit kann die anspruchsvollsten Gespräche etwas einfacher machen.

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