frivole — meaning in English

English meaning

• frivolous adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
• sleazy adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.
• vain adj Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.

Senses

frivole is used for these senses in English:

• frivolous 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.
• sleazy Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
• vain Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

frivolous — full definition

1. adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
2. adj Of little real importance or value; trivial.
3. adj Legal: describing a claim or lawsuit that has no serious legal basis and is unlikely to succeed.

sleazy — full definition

1. adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.
2. adjective Tastelessly sexual or seedy in appearance.

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