ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsFfrivolous
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frivolous
Meaning: not serious or important
frivolous in a sentence
How frivolous is used in real sentences:
The judge dismissed the frivolous complaint after one hearing.
Choosing a glittery font for the safety report was a frivolous decision.
“In less careful hands, sudden whistles and knocks might seem frivolous, like jokes with no musical purpose.”
— from the passage Inside the Sound
Synonyms for frivolous
Other words for frivolous — silly, trivial and unimportant — carry the same meaning.
- silly
- trivial
- unimportant
Antonyms of frivolous
Words that mean the opposite of frivolous:
- serious
- important
- solemn
Where it comes from
From Latin frivolus, meaning 'silly, worthless, or trifling.'
Memory hook
Frivolous sounds light and fizzy; it lacks serious weight.