Levity

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1. Noun

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

Lack of gravity and earnestness in deportment or character; trifling gayety; frivolity; sportiveness; vanity.

3. Noun

Lack of steadiness or constancy; disposition to change; fickleness; volatility.

4. Noun

feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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