noun
frivolity
frih-VO-lih-tee
Frivolity (noun) means Playful, silly, or lighthearted behavior that lacks serious purpose. Example: “The wedding reception was full of music, dancing, and frivolity.”
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Playful, silly, or lighthearted behavior that lacks serious purpose.
"The wedding reception was full of music, dancing, and frivolity."
How to use frivolity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLighthearted silliness or fun, often without much substance behind it.
Common pairings
a bit of frivolity
youthful frivolity
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Word forms
- Plural
- frivolities
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Etymology
Borrowed from French frivolité, ultimately from Latin frivolus ("silly, trifling").
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What does “frivolity” mean?
The word “frivolity” means playful, silly, or lighthearted behavior that lacks serious purpose. In plain terms, lighthearted silliness or fun, often without much substance behind it.
How do you pronounce “frivolity”?
“Frivolity” is pronounced frih-VO-lih-tee (/fɹɪˈvɑlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “frivolity” in a sentence?
Here is “frivolity” used in a sentence: “The wedding reception was full of music, dancing, and frivolity.”
What is another word for “frivolity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “frivolity” include frivolosity and frivolousness.
What part of speech is “frivolity”?
“Frivolity” is a noun.
Where does the word “frivolity” come from?
The word “frivolity” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French frivolité, ultimately from Latin frivolus ("silly, trifling").
