levity
|lev-i-ty|
C1
/ˈlɛvɪti/
lack of seriousness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'levity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'levitas,' where 'levis' meant 'light.'
Historical Evolution
'levitas' transformed into the Old French word 'levite,' and eventually became the modern English word 'levity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lightness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of seriousness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness.
His levity in the face of danger was surprising.
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