frivolity
/fri'vɔliti/ Cách viết khác : (frivolness) /'frivəlnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being frivolous; lack of seriousness or sense: The trait of treating serious matters with inappropriate humor or lightness.
- Something trivial or of little value or significance: An act, object, or idea that is silly or lacks importance.
- Playful, fun-loving behavior; acting like a clown or buffoon: Lighthearted, often silly conduct.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The judge warned the lawyer against any frivolity in the courtroom. (The quality of being unserious)
- She regretted the frivolities of her youth, such as spending all her money on fashion. (Things of little value)
- His constant frivolity, like making jokes during the meeting, annoyed his colleagues. (Playful, clown-like behavior)
Advanced Usage
"a moment of frivolity": a short period of lighthearted fun or silliness.
- After the intense negotiations, they allowed themselves a moment of frivolity.
"to indulge in frivolity": to allow oneself to engage in trivial or lighthearted activities.
- On vacation, she felt free to indulge in pure frivolity.
Variants and Related Words
Frivolous (adj): not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and not serious.
- He was accused of making frivolous comments.
Frivolously (adv): in a frivolous manner.
- She spent her money frivolously.
Frivolousness (n): (less common) another word for frivolity.
Synonyms
- Triviality: the state of being unimportant.
- Lightheartedness: cheerfulness or lack of seriousness.
- Flippancy: lack of respect or seriousness.
- Silliness: foolish or trivial behavior.
Antonyms
- Seriousness: the quality or state of being solemn or thoughtful.
- Sobriety: the state of being serious, solemn, or sensible.
- Gravity: extreme importance or seriousness.
Related Idioms
- "a mere frivolity": used to emphasize that something is completely trivial.
- To him, fashion was a mere frivolity compared to literature.
Noun
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acting like a clown or buffoon
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something of little value or significance
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the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
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