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   Friv·o·lous

   /ˈfrivələs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not having any serious purpose or value: "rules to stop frivolous lawsuits" Similar flippantglibwaggishjokingjokeylightheartedfacetiousfatuousinaneshallowsuperficialsenselessthoughtlessill-considerednonseriousinformal:flipdaftarchaic:frolicsomesportivejocoseimpracticalfrothyflimsyinsubstantialtime-wastingtrivialtriflingminorpettylightweightinsignificantunimportantworthlessvaluelesspointlesspaltrynigglingperipheralOpposite seriouspracticalimportant
   • ▪ (of a person) carefree and not serious: "the frivolous, fun-loving flappers of the twenties" Similar giddysillyfoolishfacetiouszanylightheartedmerrysuperficialshallowlacking seriousnessnonseriouslight-mindedwhimsicalskittishflightyirresponsiblethoughtlesslacking in sensefeatherbrainedempty-headedpeabrainedbirdbrainedvacuousvapidinformal: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. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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.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.

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.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.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › frivolousnessFrivolous Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRIVOLOUS | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    FRIVOLOUS meaning: silly and not serious. Learn more.