frivolous — lacking serious purpose; concerned with things that are not important
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking serious purpose; concerned with things that are not important
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɪvələs/
Example Sentences
- My boss thinks my collection of 500 rubber ducks is frivolous, but I call it 'strategic bathroom decor research.'
- The court rejected the frivolous claim that the neighbor's cat was guilty of noise pollution.
- She was criticized for her frivolous attitude toward the serious environmental issues.
frivolous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfrɪvələs/]
lacking serious purpose; concerned with things that are not important
While the doctors rushed to save the patient, the nurse took a selfie, showing a completely frivolous attitude.
FRI(fries) + VOL(volleyball) — playing a serious VOLleyball match using a giant french FRIe was a completely frivolous and silly idea.
While the manager was highly meticulous, the worker's ridiculous dancing on the desk proved he was completely frivolous.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'frivolus' meaning 'silly' or 'trivial,' related to 'friare' meaning 'to crumble' or 'to break into small pieces,' suggesting something of little substance or worth.
Breakdown
frivolus (Latin: silly, trivial) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = frivolous (characterized by lack of seriousness)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss thinks my collection of 500 rubber ducks is frivolous, but I call it 'strategic bathroom decor research.'”
“The court rejected the frivolous claim that the neighbor's cat was guilty of noise pollution.”
“She was criticized for her frivolous attitude toward the serious environmental issues.”
“Stop making frivolous excuses and just admit you forgot to do your homework.”
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