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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

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

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

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   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.

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

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   FRIVOLOUS meaning: 1. behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously: 2. A frivolous activity or object is…. Learn more.

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

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   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.

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

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   having no useful or serious purpose. Definition of frivolous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › frivolousFrivolous - definition of frivolous by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › frivolousFRIVOLOUS Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for FRIVOLOUS: minor, small, little, trivial, unimportant, worthless, slight, foolish; Antonyms of FRIVOLOUS: important, meaningful, substantial, major, significant, big, consequential, momentous

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › frivolous_adjfrivolous, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective frivolous. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

11. 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.