Definitions for frivolity
frɪˈvɒl ɪ tifri·vol·ity

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. frivolity, frivolousnessnoun

   the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

2. bagatelle, fluff, frippery, frivolitynoun

   something of little value or significance

3. buffoonery, clowning, japery, frivolity, harlequinade, pranknoun

   acting like a clown or buffoon

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. frivolitynoun

   frivolous act

2. frivolitynoun

   state of being frivolous

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1. frivolity

   Silliness is defined as engaging in "a ludicrous folly", showing a "lack of good sense or judgment", or "the condition of being frivolous, trivial, or superficial". In television, film, and the circus, portrayals of silliness such as exaggerated, funny behaviour are used to amuse audiences. Portrayals of silliness, provided by clowns and jesters, are also used to lift the spirits of people in hospitals.

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1. frivolity

   Frivolity refers to the characteristic of being light-hearted, carefree, or not taking things seriously. It often involves behavior that is lacking in seriousness or sense, being silly or nonessential. Frivolous activities usually have no real purpose or value and are done for amusement or entertainment.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Frivolitynoun

   the condition or quality of being frivolous; also, acts or habits of trifling; unbecoming levity of disposition

2. Etymology: [Cg. F. frivolit. See Frivolous.]

Matched Categories

1. • Trait
   • Triviality

How to pronounce frivolity?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Veena

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of frivolity in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of frivolity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of frivolity in a Sentence

1. Benjamin Disraeli:

   The hare-brained chatter of irresponsible frivolity.

2. Robertson Davies:

   The people of the United States, perhaps more than any other nation in history, love to abase themselves and proclaim their unworthiness, and seem to find refreshment in doing so... That is a dark frivolity, but still frivolity.

3. Chateaubriand:

   What importance can we attach to the things of this world? Friendship? It disappears when the one who is liked comes to grief, or the one who likes becomes powerful. Love? it is deceived, fleeting, or guilty. Fame? You share it with mediocrity or crime. Fortune? Could that frivolity be counted a blessing? All that remains are those so-called happy days that flow past unnoticed in the obscurity of domestic cares, leaving man with the desire neither to lose his life nor to begin it over.

4. Anthony Scaramucci:

   In New York, people have more of a game face on, there isn’t the kind of frivolity that we have in Vegas.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=frivolity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Frivolity
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frivolity
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frivolity