frivolous 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Examples
- 1.a frivolous novel
- 2.a frivolous remark
- 3.a frivolous young woman
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
frivolously 1
adverb
in a frivolous manner
Attribute
seriousness 3
noun
the trait of being serious
EnglishAntonym
serious 1
adjective
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Derivationally related form
frivolity 3
noun
acting like a clown or buffoon
frivolity 1
noun
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
frivolousness 1
noun
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
Also see
superficial 1
adjective
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
Attribute
seriousness 3
noun
the trait of being serious
Similar_to
airheaded 1
adjective
lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
flighty 1
adjective
guided by whim and fancy
flippant 1
adjective
showing inappropriate levity
idle 4
adjective
silly or trivial
light 20
adjective
intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
