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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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   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.

   • English (US)

     A frivolous activity or object is silly or not important...

   • Traditional

     FRIVOLOUS translate: 愚蠢輕浮的，不嚴肅的, 無聊的；不重要的. Learn more in the...

   • Frivolous in Spanish

     FRIVOLOUS translate: frívolo, frívolo/ola...

   • Frivolous in Russian

     FRIVOLOUS translate: легкомысленный . Learn more in the...

   • Frivolous: Malay Translation

     frivolous translate: main-main. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Frivolous: Thai Translation

     frivolous translate: ขี้เล่น. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Frivolous: German Translation

     FRIVOLOUS translate: leichtsinnig. Learn more in the...

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

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   Learn the meaning of frivolous, a word that describes things of little importance, seriousness, or merit. See synonyms, examples, word history, and legal usage of frivolous.

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

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   Frivolous means lacking seriousness or sense, or self-indulgently carefree. Find out the origin, usage, and contrast of frivolous with serious, trivial, and flimsy words.

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

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   Frivolous means behaving in a silly way, not taking anything seriously, or not important or useful. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as law, with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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   Frivolous means behaving or acting in a silly or light-hearted way, or not being serious or sensible. It also means not useful or important, or not based on sound legal arguments. See more meanings, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of frivolous.

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

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   Frivolous means not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of frivolous in English and Spanish, and see examples of its usage and synonyms.

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

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   Frivolous things are silly or unnecessary. If something is frivolous, then you don't need it. Frivolous things are goofy, useless, or just plain dumb. The word is often used to describe lawsuits. A frivolous lawsuit has no value and will be a waste of the court's time.