Levity
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tendency to treat serious or solemn matters with inappropriate lightness or humour.
“His levity during the formal proceedings was considered deeply disrespectful by several senior colleagues.”
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lev·i·ty
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Wordle
Ends in the common -ITY suffix, contains V which is less frequent in Wordle, three vowels overall
Scrabble
LEVITY scores 12 points, both V and Y add good value making this an excellent Scrabble word
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