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levity

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛvɪti/
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Definition of levity

noun (plural levities)

[mass noun]
  • the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect:as an attempt to introduce a note of levity, the words were a disastrous flop

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin levitas, from levis 'light'

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