Definitions of levity [ˈlɛv ɪ ti]

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Definition of 'levity'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) levity
lightness of mind, character, or behavior, esp. when inappropriate.

2. levity
an instance or exhibition of this.

3. levity
fickleness.

Etymology: (1555–65; < L levitās <levis light)

Definition of 'levity'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) levity
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness

2. (noun) levity
a manner lacking seriousness

Definition of 'levity'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) levity
the quality of weighing less than something else of equal bulk; relative lightness, especially as shown by rising through, or floating upon, a contiguous substance; buoyancy; -- opposed to gravity

2. (noun) levity
lack of gravity and earnestness in deportment or character; trifling gayety; frivolity; sportiveness; vanity

3. (noun) levity
lack of steadiness or constancy; disposition to change; fickleness; volatility

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