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frivolous in Finnish

frivolous in Finnish is kevytmielinen, hölmö, idioottimainen — frivolous means silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.

frivolous in Finnish

kevytmielinen
adj
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
hölmö
adj
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
idioottimainen
adj
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
naurettava
adj
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
typerä
adj
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
jonninjoutava
adj
Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.
mitätön
adj
Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.

What does "frivolous" mean?

  1. adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
    "He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing."
  2. adj Of little real importance or value; trivial.
    "She spent her bonus on frivolous purchases like novelty mugs."
  3. adj Legal: describing a claim or lawsuit that has no serious legal basis and is unlikely to succeed.
    "The judge dismissed the case as frivolous."
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frivolous in a sentence

  • He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing.
  • She spent her bonus on frivolous purchases like novelty mugs.
  • The judge dismissed the case as frivolous.

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What is "frivolous" in Finnish?

"frivolous" in Finnish is kevytmielinen, hölmö, idioottimainen. frivolous means: Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.

How do you use "frivolous" in a sentence?

Example: "He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing." In Finnish, "frivolous" is kevytmielinen, hölmö, idioottimainen.

Are there other ways to say "frivolous" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "frivolous": kevytmielinen, hölmö, idioottimainen, naurettava, typerä, jonninjoutava.

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