frivolity

noun
UK: /frɪˈvɒl.ə.ti/
US: /frɪˈvɑː.lə.ti/

  1. Behavior that is silly and not serious, or things that are silly and not important

    1. The students's night was full of frivolity and enjoyment of youth.
    2. I avoid too much frivolity so I can focus on what truly matters in my studies.

  2. A lack of seriousness, especially about things that should be treated with respect

    1. The boss dismissed the suggestion with a touch of frivolity.
    2. His comments displayed a level of frivolity that was inappropriate for the situation.

Synonyms

levity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frivolity" in English means: Behavior that is silly and not serious, or things that are silly and not important, A lack of seriousness, especially about things that should be treated with respect.

The phonetic transcription of "frivolity" is /frɪˈvɒl.ə.ti/ in British English and /frɪˈvɑː.lə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frivolity": levity.

Example usage of "frivolity": "The students's night was full of frivolity and enjoyment of youth.". More examples on the page.