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adjective
- 1. not having any serious purpose or value: "frivolous ribbons and lacy frills" Similar Opposite
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FRIVOLOUS definition: 1. behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously: 2. A frivolous activity or object is…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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. Definitions on the go.
FRIVOLOUS definition: silly and not serious. Learn more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English friv‧o‧lous /ˈfrɪvələs/ adjective 1 not serious or sensible, especially in a way that is not suitable for a particular occasion The court discourages frivolous lawsuits. 2 a frivolous person likes having fun rather than doing serious or sensible things – used to show disapproval OPP serious —frivol...
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.
