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frivolous

/ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Lacking seriousness, gravity, or importance; trifling.

    - "Her behavior was frivolous and carefree."
    - "The frivolous rich spent their money on unnecessary luxuries."
  • Adjective

    Given to light, trifling, or unimportant matters.

    - "He led a frivolous life, spending his time on trivial pursuits."
    - "The frivolous novel provided light entertainment."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/



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  2. /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with frivolous
rivulets , jivettes , miscellany
Variants
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frivolous , frivolously , frivolousness , frivolousnesses
Etymology
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From Old French frival, frivalite, from friveler, to frolic, be merry, from Latin frigere, to be cold.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'frivolous' comes from the Old French word 'frival', which means 'frolic' or 'to frolic'.

  2. The term 'frivolous' was once used to describe women who were considered to be too focused on fashion and socializing, rather than on serious matters such as politics or education.

  3. In medieval Europe, a 'frivolous' was a type of jester or entertainer who was allowed to speak truth to power and was protected by the king.


Related Concepts
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  1. Trifle: A light, often fancy dish, typically one that is made with fruit, custard, and cake or bread, and served in a shallow dish.

  2. Frolic: To engage in playful or lighthearted activity, often involving dancing or other physical exertion.


Quotes
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  1. As the Explorer quickly became the most popular SUV of all time … a number of lawsuits concerning the Firestone tires were filed, the first in 1992. But Ford and Firestone, like most companies in today's … society, tend to assume that the bulk of legal actions are "frivolous".

    - Daniel Eisenberg,{it}Time{/it},11 Sept. 2000
  2. She knew that people might think her "frivolous", Kitty said, to talk to some saint when she had a cooking disaster, but that was what she really believed the saints were there for.

    - Alice Munro,{it}New Yorker{/it},8 Oct. 2001
  3. There is no "frivolous" decoration, no canned music, nothing but the essentials—well-worn cutlery and table linen, unpretentious glasses.

    - Peter Mayle,{it}GQ{/it},May 1998

Culture
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In literature, the term 'frivolous' is often used to describe characters or situations that are lighthearted, superficial, or lacking in substance. It can be used to convey a sense of carelessness or shallowness. In art and music, the term may be used to describe works that are whimsical or playful in nature.

How to Memorize "frivolous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who is carefree and unconcerned with serious matters. Visualize them laughing, dancing, and enjoying themselves without a care in the world.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'frivolous' with the idea of lightheartedness or carefree behavior.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'frivolous' starts with the letter 'F' and sounds like 'free' and 'frolic'.


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