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      • Because levity means “lightness” and ultimately derives from Latin levis meaning “light”, the best adjective that corresponds to it is probably just plain light. A conversation full of levity would therefore be a light conversation.
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  4. What does the noun levity mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun levity , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  5. lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness. an instance or exhibition of this. fickleness. lightness in weight. Latin levitās lightness, frivolity, equivalent. to levi ( s) light + -tās - ty2. 1555–65. 1, 2. frivolity, flippancy, triviality, giddiness.

  6. 1. lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness. 2. an instance or exhibition of this. 3. fickleness. 4. lightness in weight. SYNONYMS 1, 2. frivolity, flippancy, triviality, giddiness.

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