FRIVOLOUS


Meaning of FRIVOLOUS in English

friv ‧ o ‧ lous /ˈfrɪvələs/ BrE AmE adjective

[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: frivolus ]

1 . not serious or sensible, especially in a way that is not suitable for a particular occasion:

The court discourages frivolous law suits.

2 . a frivolous person likes having fun rather than doing serious or sensible things – used to show disapproval OPP serious

—frivolously adverb

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