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   frivolous

   /ˈfrɪvələs/

   adjective

   • 1. not having any serious purpose or value: "frivolous ribbons and lacy frills" Similar flippantglibwaggishjokingjokeylight-heartedfacetiousfatuousinaneshallowsuperficialsenselessthoughtlessill-considerednon-seriousinformal:flipdaftarchaic:frolicsomesportivejocoseimpracticalfrothyflimsyinsubstantialtime-wastingtrivialtriflingminorpettylightweightinsignificantunimportantworthlessvaluelesspointlesspaltrynigglingperipheralOpposite seriouspracticalimportant
   • ▪ (of a person) carefree and superficial: "the frivolous, fun-loving flappers of the twenties" Similar giddysillyfoolishfacetiouszanylight-heartedmerrysuperficialshallowlacking seriousnessnon-seriouslight-mindedwhimsicalskittishflightyirresponsiblethoughtlesslacking in sensefeather-brainedempty-headedpea-brainedbirdbrainedvacuousvapidinformal:dizzydippydopeynuttybattydottyditzyOpposite sensibleserious

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin frivolus ‘silly, trifling’ + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. frivolously adverb
   • 2. frivolousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRIVOLOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frivolousFrivolous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › frivolousFrivolous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRIVOLOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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 /

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRIVOLOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › frivolousFrivolous Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › frivolousFrivolous Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   FRIVOLOUS meaning: 1 : not important not deserving serious attention; 2 : silly and not serious.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › frivolousFRIVOLOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Frivolous definition: characterized by lack of seriousness or sense. See examples of FRIVOLOUS used in a sentence.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfrivolous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    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. Want to learn more?

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFRIVOLOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FRIVOLOUS definition: silly and not serious. Learn more.