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frivolity
noun fri·vol·i·ty \fri-ˈvä-lə-tē\
: a lack of seriousness : the quality or state of being silly or frivolous
: something that is unnecessary or silly
plural fri·vol·i·ties
Full Definition of FRIVOLITY
1
: the quality or state of being frivolous
2
: a frivolous act or thing
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First Known Use of FRIVOLITY
1764
Related to FRIVOLITY
- Synonyms
- facetiousness, flightiness, flippancy, frivolousness, frothiness, levity, light-headedness, light-mindedness, lightness, silliness
- Antonyms
- earnestness, gravity, seriousness, soberness, solemnity, solemnness
Rhymes with FRIVOLITY
FRIVOLITY Defined for Kids
frivolity
noun fri·vol·i·ty \fri-ˈvä-lə-tē\
plural fri·vol·i·ties
Definition of FRIVOLITY for Kids
: a lack of seriousness <He treats school with frivolity.>
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