levity

lev·i·ty

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noun

The definition of levity is silly or light speech or behavior, usually at an inappropriate time.

An example of levity is someone is being disrespectful to a police officer after being arrested.

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levity

noun

pl. -·ties

Rare lightness of weight; buoyancy
lightness or gaiety of disposition, conduct, or speech; esp., improper or unbecoming gaiety or flippancy; lack of seriousness; frivolity
fickleness; instability

Origin of levity

Old French levité from Classical Latin levitas from levis, light

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levity

noun

pl. lev·i·ties

Humor, merriment, or a lack of seriousness, especially when inappropriate: a subject that should not be treated with levity.
Archaic Inconstancy; changeableness.
Archaic The state or quality of being light; buoyancy.

Origin of levity

Latin levitās from levis light ; see leg^wh- in Indo-European roots.

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