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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.
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. I just decided I was a bit too frivolous to be a doctor. American English : frivolous / ˈfrɪvələs /
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. 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.
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.
Definition of frivolous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
(of a person) given to trifling or undue levity: a frivolous, empty-headed person. of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice: a frivolous suggestion.
(of a person) given to trifling or undue levity: a frivolous, empty-headed person. of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice: a frivolous suggestion. See more
