Levitation

/ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The act of rising or causing something to rise and hover in the air without any physical support.
The magician's act included impressive feats of levitation that left the audience in awe.
A state of being levitated.
The researchers were fascinated by the levitation of small objects using magnetic fields.
An illusion or phenomenon where an object appears to float in the air.
The demonstration of levitation was so convincing that many spectators thought it was real.

Etymology

From Latin 'levitare', meaning 'to make light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

levitate
To rise or float in the air.
levitation therapy
A therapeutic approach that uses the concept of levitation as a metaphor for freeing oneself from burdens.
mind over matter
The ability to control physical reality through mental power, often associated with levitation.

Related Words

suspension
The state of being suspended, especially in mid-air.
flight
The act of flying; a mode of travel through the air.
float
To rest or move on or just below the surface of a liquid or in the air.

Slang Meanings

To feel weightless or free.
After that amazing workout, I felt like I was in a state of levitation.
To elevate one’s status or mood.
That compliment really lifted me up; I felt levitated!