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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.
Frivolous definition: characterized by lack of seriousness or sense. See examples of FRIVOLOUS used in a sentence.
If you describe someone as frivolous, you mean they behave in a silly or light-hearted way.
Definition of frivolous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Frivolous Definition. frĭvə-ləs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Of little value or importance; trifling; trivial. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not properly serious or sensible; silly and light-minded; giddy. A frivolous remark, a frivolous youth. Webster's New World.
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.
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.
