frivolous in Latin
frivolous in Latin is frīvolus — frivolous means silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
frivolous in Latin
frīvolus
What does "frivolous" mean?
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adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
"He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing."
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adj Of little real importance or value; trivial.
"She spent her bonus on frivolous purchases like novelty mugs."
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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 Latin?
"frivolous" in Latin is frīvolus. 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 Latin, "frivolous" is frīvolus.
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