Definitions
- Describing behavior that is silly, lighthearted, and lacking in seriousness. - Referring to activities or events that are trivial, unimportant, or lacking in substance. - Talking about a general attitude of carelessness, superficiality, or lack of depth.
- Describing a lightness of manner, speech, or behavior that is intended to be amusing or humorous. - Referring to a lack of seriousness or gravity in a situation or conversation. - Talking about a general attitude of playfulness, humor, or irreverence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of seriousness or gravity.
- 2Both words can refer to behavior or attitudes that are playful or humorous.
- 3Both words have negative connotations when used inappropriately.
- 4Both words can be used to criticize someone's behavior or attitude.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Frivolity emphasizes a lack of substance or importance, while levity emphasizes a lightness of manner or tone.
- 2Tone: Frivolity has a more negative connotation and can suggest a lack of responsibility or maturity, while levity can suggest a positive quality of humor or playfulness.
- 3Intensity: Frivolity is often associated with more extreme or excessive behavior, while levity can be more moderate or subtle.
- 4Usage: Frivolity is more commonly used to describe behavior or events, while levity is more commonly used to describe attitudes or moods.
Remember this!
Frivolity and levity are both words that describe a lack of seriousness or gravity, but they differ in their focus, tone, intensity, usage, and etymology. Frivolity emphasizes a lack of substance or importance and has a more negative connotation, while levity emphasizes a lightness of manner or tone and can suggest a positive quality of humor or playfulness.
