frivolous

adjective
UK: /ˈfrɪvələs/
US: /ˈfrɪvələs/

  1. Behaving in a silly way and not serious.

    1. She is a frivolous person.
    2. His frivolous comments were not appropriate in that situation.

  2. Lacking in seriousness or importance.

    1. It was a frivolous waste of money.
    2. The lawsuit was dismissed as frivolous by the judge promptly.

Synonyms

lighthearted trivial silly petty flippant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frivolous" in English means: Behaving in a silly way and not serious., Lacking in seriousness or importance..

The phonetic transcription of "frivolous" is /ˈfrɪvələs/ in British English and /ˈfrɪvələs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frivolous": lighthearted, trivial, silly, petty, flippant.

Example usage of "frivolous": "She is a frivolous person.". More examples on the page.