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Meaning of frivolous in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfrɪvələs/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    frivolous

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. not serious in content or attitude or behavior

    Examples

    • « a frivolous novel »
    • « a frivolous remark »
    • « a frivolous young woman »

    Synonyms

    • airheaded
    • dizzy
    • empty-headed
    • featherbrained
    • giddy
    • light-headed
    • lightheaded
    • silly
    • flighty
    • flyaway
    • flippant
    • light-minded
    • idle
    • light
    • light
    • trivial

    Antonyms

    • serious

See also

  • superficial

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