ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›F›frivolous
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frivolous
not serious or important
Synonyms
- silly
- trivial
- unimportant
Antonyms
- serious
- important
- solemn
frivolous in a sentence
The judge dismissed the frivolous complaint after one hearing.
Choosing a glittery font for the safety report was a frivolous decision.
Where it comes from
From Latin frivolus, meaning 'silly, worthless, or trifling.'
Memory hook
Frivolous sounds light and fizzy; it lacks serious weight.
Read it in context
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