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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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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.
1. of little value or importance; trifling; trivial. 2. not properly serious or sensible; silly and light-minded; giddy. a frivolous remark, a frivolous youth. 3. having no basis in law because of the lack of sound legal arguments, facts, etc. or not brought to court in good faith.
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.
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.
adj. 1. characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct. 2. (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity. 3. of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice: a frivolous suggestion. [1425–75; late Middle English < Latin frīvolus worthless, trifling] friv′o•lous•ly, adv. friv′o•lous•ness, n.
Frivolous definition: characterized by lack of seriousness or sense. See examples of FRIVOLOUS used in a sentence.
