FRIVOLOUS


Meaning of FRIVOLOUS in English

/ ˈfrɪvələs; NAmE / adjective ( disapproving )

1.

( of people or their behaviour ) silly or amusing, especially when such behaviour is not suitable :

frivolous comments / suggestions

Sorry, I was being frivolous.

2.

having no useful or serious purpose :

frivolous pastimes / pleasures

►  frivo·lous·ly adverb

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Latin frivolus silly, trifling + -ous .

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