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