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frivolous
[ friv-uh-luhs ]
adjective
- characterized by lack of seriousness or sense:
frivolous conduct.
- self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
- (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity:
a frivolous, empty-headed person.
Synonyms: puerile, childish, foolish, silly, idle
Antonyms: serious
- of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice:
a frivolous suggestion.
Synonyms: flimsy, trivial, paltry, petty, trifling, light
Antonyms: weighty
frivolous
/ ˈfrɪvələs; frɪˈvɒlɪtɪ /
adjective
- not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly
a frivolous remark
- unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant
frivolous details
Derived Forms
- ˈfrivolously, adverb
- ˈfrivolousness, noun
Other Words From
- friv·o·lous·ly adverb
- friv·o·lous·ness noun
- un·friv·o·lous adjective
- un·friv·o·lous·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of frivolous1
Word History and Origins
Origin of frivolous1
Example Sentences
The goal of those threatening legal action, no matter how frivolous, is “to suppress criticism,” Jassin says.
Gershman decried the "repetitive legal ploys, frivolous arguments and gamesmanship" Trump's legal team engaged in to delay his cases and the Supreme Court and Judhge Cannon's role in making the lawyers' gambit "a huge success."
On the day of what is without exaggeration being called the most consequential election of our time, ignoring political news in favor of watching an antique cheese slicer being restored may seem frivolous.
And the American teenager had enough disposable income to spend on frivolous quick food to accompany lighthearted music and lifestyles.
He alleged it was "just another frivolous, Election Interference lawsuit, filed by desperate left-wing activists to distract the American people".
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