frivolity

[ fri-vol-i-tee ]

noun

, plural fri·vol·i·ties

1. the quality or state of being frivolous:

   the frivolity of Mardi Gras.

   Synonyms: foolishness, irresponsibility, self-indulgence, levity, abandon, triviality

2. a frivolous act or thing:

   It was a frivolity he had a hard time living down.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frivolity¹

From the French word frivolité, dating back to 1790–1800. See frivolous, -ity

Example Sentences

Journalist Olivia Petter says the cigarette has become a symbol that represents our nostalgia towards a bygone era of carefreeness, frivolity and hedonism and it's making an epic comeback in pop culture.

From BBC

Waking up to the sounds of Princess Peach giggling or Zelda softly cooing “wake up,” is, yes, odd, but I appreciate the burst of frivolity before I start worrying about my to-do list.

From Los Angeles Times

Belonging and frivolity are traits to crave, but increasingly they feel like luxuries.

From Los Angeles Times

The coincidences and twists fit together, but there’s no deeper reason why this story had to be set in the beauty industry except that it’s a business built on facade, fantasy and seeming frivolity.

From Los Angeles Times

Belonging and frivolity are traits to crave, but increasingly they feel like luxuries.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• levity