frivolous

[ˈfrɪvələs]

frivolous Definition

• 1. not having any serious purpose or value
• 2. carefree and not serious

Using frivolous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frivolous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was criticized for her frivolous spending habits.

• Example

  The judge dismissed the case as frivolous.

• Example

  He was known for his frivolous sense of humor.

• Example

  The party was a frivolous affair, with no real purpose or goal.

frivolous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for frivolous

• silly
• trivial
• superficial
• unimportant
• insignificant

Antonyms for frivolous

• serious
• important
• meaningful
• significant

Phrases with frivolous

• frivolous lawsuit

  a legal action that lacks merit or justification and is brought primarily to harass or annoy the defendant

  Example

  The company was sued for millions of dollars in a frivolous lawsuit that was eventually dismissed.

• frivolous person

  someone who is not serious and does not take things seriously

  Example

  He was seen as a frivolous person who never took anything seriously.

• frivolous activity

  an activity that is done without any serious purpose or value

  Example

  Playing video games all day is a frivolous activity that doesn't contribute to anything meaningful.

Origins of frivolous

from Latin 'frivolus', meaning 'silly' or 'trifling'

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Summary: frivolous in Brief

The term 'frivolous' [ˈfrɪvələs] refers to something that lacks serious purpose or value, often carefree and not serious. It can be used to describe spending habits, legal actions, sense of humor, or social events. Examples include 'She was criticized for her frivolous spending habits.' and 'The party was a frivolous affair, with no real purpose or goal.' Synonyms include 'silly,' 'trivial,' and 'superficial,' while antonyms include 'serious,' 'important,' and 'meaningful.'