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levity

lev·i·ty

levity

 
 
pronunciation:
le vih ti
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part of speech: noun
inflections: levities
definition: a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude.
A funeral is no time for levity.
synonyms:
flightiness, foolery, frivolity, giddiness, lightness, play, silliness, whimsy
antonyms:
gravity, seriousness
similar words:
gaiety, hilarity, jollity
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