Posted on 08/09/2007 6:08:53 AM PDT by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
levity \LEV-uh-tee\, noun
1. Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate or excessive; frivolity.
2. Lack of steadiness or constancy; changeableness.
Example sentences:
They sat there in their formal bargeman's rig . . . looking solemn: they were part of a ceremony, and levity, winking, whispering, smiling, had no place in it.
-- Patrick O'Brian, The Hundred Days
I must say that if the doctor was indulging in levity at my expense, it is a levity I find in the worst possible taste.
-- Alfred Alcorn, Murder in the Museum of Man
Etymology:
Levity is from Latin levitas, from levis, "light."
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
Rise and shine, and bring levity to the thread!
Funny word.
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hoala!
Wow! Y'all are speedy today!
Mornin’
Come visit the Official Friday Silliness Thread for some levity on a Thursday!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1878601/posts?page=63
Howdy Neo. This word keeps getting confused with gravity in my head since my family was singing a Switchfoot song to me when I suggested this as WFTD.
A most enjoyable thread, in spite of the puns. A+ for you!
I may be a haole, but I don’t knw what “hoala!” means.
A Dutch Insurance company ad featuring the Bent One.
A Dutch Insurance company ad featuring the Bent One.
Fixed the link.
And yes to me it is Friday.
A++ for you! Loved it!
Sylvan drunkfest here you come!
OMG that is great!
Today is virtual friday for me too.
oh it’s stay home and love on mrs vast friday tomorrow?? ; )
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