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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.
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.
If you describe someone as frivolous, you mean they behave in a silly or light-hearted way.
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.
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.
Definition of frivolous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FRIVOLOUS definition: silly and not serious. Learn more.
Jun 2, 2024 · Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice. Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial . Synonyms: see Thesaurus: insignificant.
