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- Dictionaryfrivolous/ˈfrɪvələs/
adjective
- 1. not having any serious purpose or value: "frivolous ribbons and lacy frills" Similar Opposite
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A frivolous activity or object is silly or not important rather than useful or serious: I feel like doing something completely frivolous today. They waste their time and money on frivolous things. Opposite. unfrivolous (PLAIN) law specialized.
1. a. : of little weight or importance. She thinks window shopping is a frivolous activity. b. : having no sound basis (as in fact or law) a frivolous lawsuit. 2. a. : lacking in seriousness. a frivolous conversation. b. : marked by unbecoming levity. was criticized for his frivolous behavior in court. frivolously adverb. frivolousness noun.
A frivolous activity or object is silly or not important rather than useful or serious: I feel like doing something completely frivolous today. They waste their time and money on frivolous things. Opposite. unfrivolous (PLAIN) law specialized.
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.
If you describe someone as frivolous, you mean they behave in a silly or light-hearted way.
Definitions of frivolous. adjective. not serious in content or attitude or behavior. “a frivolous novel” “a frivolous remark” “a frivolous young woman” synonyms: superficial. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually.
adjective. /ˈfrɪvələs/ (disapproving) (of people or their behaviour) silly or funny, especially when such behaviour is not suitable. frivolous comments/suggestions. Sorry, I was being frivolous. Her words seemed utterly frivolous. Want to learn more?
adj. 1. not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly: a frivolous remark. 2. unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant: frivolous details. [C15: from Latin frīvolus silly, worthless] ˈfrivolously adv. ˈfrivolousness, frivolity n.
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.
adjective. uk / ˈfrɪv ə ləs / us. Add to word list. silly and not serious. frivolously. adverb. (Definition of frivolous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of frivolous. in Chinese (Traditional) 愚蠢輕浮的，不嚴肅的, 無聊的, 不重要的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 愚蠢轻浮的，不严肃的, 无聊的, 不重要的… See more. in Spanish.
