frivolous
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Adj — Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
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Etymology
From Latin frīvolus ("trifling, worthless"), with the English ending "-ous" added.
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What does “frivolous” mean?
The word “frivolous” means silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected. In plain terms, silly, unimportant, or (in law) lacking any real merit.
How do you pronounce “frivolous”?
“Frivolous” is pronounced FRIHV-uh-luhs (/ˈfɹɪv.ə.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “frivolous” in a sentence?
Here is “frivolous” used in a sentence: “He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing.”
What part of speech is “frivolous”?
“Frivolous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “frivolous” come from?
The word “frivolous” comes from Latin. From Latin frīvolus ("trifling, worthless"), with the English ending "-ous" added.
Is “frivolous” a common word?
“Frivolous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “frivolous” have?
“Frivolous” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.