frivolous

Adjective

Meaning

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; as, a frivolous argument.

Given to trifling; marked with unbecoming levity; silly; interested especially in trifling matters.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

slight trivial petty worthless trifling Mickey Mouse light dizzy scratcher minor mere shallow peripheral volatile negligible
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Antonyms

serious cardinal feller august grand premier
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Phrases with the word

frivolous about frivolous stuff

Examples

a frivolous novel Source: Internet

a frivolous remark Source: Internet

a frivolous young woman Source: Internet

Although at first glance it may seem frivolous and silly, the underlying storylines and character arcs that make up the show are actually really deep and important. Source: Internet

Applications While anagramming is certainly a recreation first, there are ways in which anagrams are put to use, and these can be more serious, or at least not quite frivolous and formless. Source: Internet

Because such a defense or claim wastes the court's and the other parties' time, resources and legal fees, sanctions may be imposed by a court upon the party or the lawyer who presents the frivolous defense or claim. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

frivoller frivolling frivolosity frivolous about frivolous person frivolous stuff