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!
That was pretty stinking funny.
LMAO! That’s good!
I’ve lost audio here at work but it looked darn funny.
Probably more like stay home and work on mrs vast’s list of chores friday.
We'll have some Bible study, lots of chat & fun time, relaxation and chocolate!
The audio really didn’t add anything to it.
sounds great! have fun!!
I thought levity was jokes made about New Orleans flooding?
i have one of those lists, and xshub has been out of town, so it continues to grow!
from what i understand Mitt Rommey has attracted some ROMNEY girls, a la obama and giuliani girls, to bring some levity to his campaign. i missed it on F&F this AM, though.
Too much of the four-letter word today. I’m off to meetings where I’ll get all the action items now. See you all later.
friggin liberal journlists slam us every single chance they get, and it goes right through most people without them noticing.
A real pajama party with lots to eat and good friends to talk to.
..and did I say CHOCOLATE!...lots of chocolate!
BTW, has anyone ordered their Paul Potts cd yet?
I ordered one last night from Amazon...from the UK.
It doesn't officially get to the states until September.
I just think this man's story is charming and voice, amazing.
Maybe y'all saw him on Britain's Got Talent..a few weeks ago, and he won, and Simon Cowell gave him a recording contract.
He sings .....opera!
It's a REAL rags to riches story!
Bill Clinton will forever be
A source for right-wing levity
So completely immoral
“Oval Office” is “Oral”
His misdeeds have acquired longevity
Oh, you mean the Oral Orifice?
That always makes me laugh.
Levity defies gravity.
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