frivolity — lack of seriousness or importance; behavior that is silly and not serious
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of seriousness or importance; behavior that is silly and not serious
Pronunciation (IPA): /frɪˈvɑːləti/
Korean meaning: 경박함, 하찮음; 진지하지 않고 가벼운 행동이나 태도
Korean pronunciation: 프리**발**러티
Example Sentences
- His constant jokes were seen as frivolity rather than humor during the serious business meeting.
- The principal banned all frivolity during exam week, including funny hats and silly dances in the hallways.
- She criticized the frivolity of social media culture where people focus more on appearance than substance.
frivolity
NOUN//frɪˈvɑːləti//
lack of seriousness or importance; behavior that is silly and not serious
lack of seriousness or importance; behavior that is silly and not serious
Trade quality meetings for jollity and frivolity!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 시작된 단어로, '가볍다'는 의미의 frivolus에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 깃털처럼 가벼워서 진지함이 없다는 뜻이 담겨 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His constant jokes were seen as frivolity rather than humor during the serious business meeting.”
“The principal banned all frivolity during exam week, including funny hats and silly dances in the hallways.”
“She criticized the frivolity of social media culture where people focus more on appearance than substance.”
“My grandmother always says that too much frivolity will turn your brain into cotton candy.”
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