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View usage for: (levɪti) uncountable nounLevity is behaviour that shows a tendency to treat serious matters in a non-serious way. [literary] At the time, Arnold had disapproved of such levity. Synonyms: light-heartedness, frivolity, silliness, triviality More Synonyms of levity levity in British English (ˈlɛvɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. inappropriate lack of seriousness 2. fickleness or instability 3. archaic lightness in weight Word origin C16: from Latin levitās lightness, from levis light levity in American English (ˈlɛvɪti) nounWord forms: plural ˈlevities1. Rare lightness of weight; buoyancy 2. lightness or gaiety of disposition, conduct, or speech; esp., improper or unbecoming gaiety or flippancy; lack of seriousness; frivolity 3. fickleness; instability Word origin OFr levité < L levitas < levis, light 2Examples of 'levity' in a sentencelevity Definition a frivolous or too light-hearted attitude to serious matters At the time, he had disapproved of such levity. Synonyms light-heartedness frivolity silliness triviality fickleness skittishness facetiousness flightinesslight-mindedness Opposites seriousness , gravity , solemnity , earnestness Additional synonymsSynonyms frivolity, volatility, lightness, irresponsibility, levity, fickleness, flippancy, giddiness, capriciousness, mercurialness Her flippancy subsided rapidly. Synonyms frivolity, cheek (informal), irreverence, impertinence, levity, glibness, cheekiness, sauciness, pertness, disrespectfulness I put it down to childish giddiness and high spirits. Synonyms flightiness, dizziness, foolishness, frivolity, silliness, capriciousness, ditziness or ditsiness (slang) - lever
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