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frivolous

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪv(ə)ləs/

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Definition of frivolous

adjective

  • not having any serious purpose or value:frivolous ribbons and lacy frills rules to stop frivolous lawsuits
  • (of a person) carefree and superficial:the frivolous, fun-loving flappers of the twenties

Derivatives

frivolously

adverb

frivolousness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin frivolus 'silly, trifling' + -ous

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