levity
intermediateB2/ˈlɛv.ɪ.ti/ · lev-i-ty
The quality of being light-hearted or lacking seriousness.
Meanings
The quality of being light-hearted or lacking seriousness.
ہنسی مزییٰ کی کیفیت یا سنجیدگی کی کمی۔
ہنسی مزییٰ
hansi maziya
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Common Collocations
- levity in conversation
- do not take it lightly
- a sense of levity
Example Sentences
His levity in serious situations often annoyed his colleagues.
سنجیدہ حالات میں اس کی ہنسی مزییٰ اکثر اس کے ساتھیوں کو بےحد چڑھاتی تھی۔
Sanjida halaat mein is ki hansi maziya aksar is ke saathiyon ko behad chirhati thi.
The levity of the party atmosphere made it enjoyable.
پارٹی کے ماحول کی ہنسی مزییٰ اسے خوشگوار بنا دیتی ہے۔
Party ke mahol ki hansi maziya ise khushgawar bana deti hai.
In literature, levity can be used to balance serious themes.
ادب میں، ہنسی مزییٰ سنجیدہ موضوعات کے توازن کے لیے استعمال کی جا سکتی ہے۔
Adab mein, hansi maziya sanjida mauzooat ke tawazun ke liye istemal ki ja sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'levity' like 'levitate', something that can lift your mood.
Imagine a balloon floating lightly in the air, representing carefree humor.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ غزل خوش مزاجی کی بات کرتی ہے، ہنسی اور مزییٰ کا ذکر کرتی ہے۔
Yeh ghazal khush mazaaji ki baat karti hai, hansi aur maziya ka zikr karti hai.
This ghazal speaks of light-heartedness and mentions humor and grace.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنسی دلی کی رونق ہے۔
Hansi dili ki roonak hai.
Laughter is the charm of the heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "levitas" — lightness
First known use: 14th century
The word 'levity' originated from the Latin 'levitas', which means lightness or lack of seriousness. It has been used in English since the 14th century.