frivolness
The party's frivolness was evident in the extravagant decorations and carefree dancing.
Noun: frivolness refers to the quality or state of being frivolous, characterized by a lack of seriousness, sense, or purpose; triviality or silliness.
- Lack of seriousness: "frivolness" denotes behaviour or attitudes that are light-hearted, playful, or shallow, often in a way that is considered inappropriate for a given context.
- Triviality: It can also describe the nature of things that are unimportant, insignificant, or lacking in substance or value.
- (His lack of seriousness and tendency to joke around was disruptive.)
- (The trivial, playful nature of the decorations suited the occasion.)
- (Her past lack of seriousness about financial matters was a source of regret.)
"a display of frivolness": an overt demonstration of triviality or lack of seriousness.
- The politician's display of frivolness during the debate cost him the support of serious voters. (His silly or unserious behaviour hurt his credibility.)
"to condemn frivolness": to criticize or reject behaviour that is seen as shallow or wasteful.
- The teacher condemned the frivolness of students who spent class time playing games on their phones. (The teacher disapproved of their lack of focus on learning.)
Frivolous (adj): not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and light-hearted.
- She made a frivolous remark about his new haircut. (A comment lacking in seriousness.)
Frivolity (n): the quality of being frivolous; a frivolous act or thing.
- The wedding was filled with frivolity and laughter. (Light-hearted enjoyment.)
Frivolousness (n): a synonym for "frivolness", though less common.
- His frivolousness was evident in his choice of a career as a clown. (His lack of seriousness about life.)
- Triviality: the state of being unimportant or insignificant.
- Silliness: the quality of being foolish or lacking in good sense.
- Lightness: the quality of being carefree or lacking in weight or seriousness.
- Shallowness: the quality of lacking depth of thought or feeling.
"To treat something with frivolness": to handle a matter in a light-hearted or unserious manner.
- He treated the serious complaint with frivolness, which only made the customer angrier. (He did not take the complaint seriously.)
"An air of frivolness": a general atmosphere or impression of triviality or playfulness.
- The party had an air of frivolness, with everyone laughing and dancing without a care. (The mood was light and carefree.)