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frivolity

[ fri-vol-i-tee ]

noun

plural frivolities
  1. the quality or state of being frivolous:

    the frivolity of Mardi Gras.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  2. a frivolous act or thing:

    It was a frivolity he had a hard time living down.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of frivolity1

From the French word ´Ú°ù¾±±¹´Ç±ô¾±³Ùé, dating back to 1790–1800. See frivolous, -ity
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Guiraudie celebrates the frivolity of a steamy glance or a leering gaze, and “Misericordia†is no different, which is precisely why it’s such an exciting venture in the realm of contemporary queer filmmaking.

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Pirates of the Caribbean shows the ways in which greed and gluttony turn us into caricatures, while the Haunted Mansion finds frivolity in the afterlife, reminding us to enjoy our time while we’re here.

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“Frying the small fish†is a term Delta uses to acknowledge the campy frivolity of some of the topics on her show.

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It’s been a tough morning on all of us, her supervisor sighs, “and I thought a little frivolity would be just what the doctor ordered.â€

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In 1431, the ecumenical Council of Basel ordered the deans and rectors of churches to expel "frivolities" and "profane abuses" from holy buildings, but implicitly allowed them to take place in the squares outside.

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