Frivolous

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪvələs/

Definitions of frivolous

adjective showing a lack of seriousness or importance; not worthy of serious attention; trivial

Example Sentences

A1 She spent all her money on frivolous items like sparkly hair clips and stickers.

A2 The teenager was scolded by his parents for his frivolous spending on video games.

B1 The company decided to cut back on frivolous expenses in order to increase profits.

B2 The politician was criticized for making frivolous promises during the election campaign.

C1 The artist was known for his frivolous behavior and extravagant lifestyle.

C2 The millionaire heiress was often seen as frivolous by the public, spending her fortune on luxury vacations and designer clothes.

Examples of frivolous in a Sentence

formal The judge dismissed the case as frivolous and without merit.

informal Stop wasting your time on frivolous activities and focus on what truly matters.

slang I can't believe you spent money on that frivolous purchase.

figurative Her mind was filled with frivolous thoughts, like colorful balloons floating away.

Grammatical Forms of frivolous

past tense

frivolized

plural

frivolous

comparative

more frivolous

superlative

most frivolous

present tense

frivolizes

future tense

will frivolize

perfect tense

has frivolized

continuous tense

is frivolizing

singular

frivolous

positive degree

frivolous

infinitive

to frivolize

gerund

frivolizing

participle

frivolized

Origin and Evolution of frivolous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'frivolous' originated from the Latin word 'frivolus', which means 'silly' or 'worthless'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frivolous' has evolved to also connote a lack of seriousness or importance, often used to describe something trivial or insignificant.