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levity

noun

lev·​i·​ty ˈle-və-tē How to pronounce levity (audio)
1
: excessive or unseemly frivolity
She would tolerate no levity in the classroom.
2
: lack of steadiness : changeableness
the levity … of the brisk fire Charles Dickens

Did you know?

Levity Was Once a Scientific Term

Levity originally was thought to be a physical force exactly like gravity but pulling in the opposite direction, like the helium in a balloon. As recently as the 19th century, scientists were still arguing about its existence. Today levity refers only to lightness in manner. To stern believers of some religious faiths, levity is often regarded as almost sinful. But the word, like its synonym frivolity, now has an old-fashioned ring to it and is usually used only half-seriously.

Example Sentences

They managed to find some levity in the situation. the teachers disapprove of any displays of levity during school assemblies
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Word History

Etymology

Latin levitat-, levitas, from levis light in weight — more at light

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of levity was in 1564

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