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frivolous

[ friv-uh-luhs ]

adjective

  1. characterized by lack of seriousness or sense:

    frivolous conduct.

  2. self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
  3. (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity:

    a frivolous, empty-headed person.

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  4. of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice:

    a frivolous suggestion.

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frivolous

/ ˈfrɪvələs; frɪˈvɒlɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly

    a frivolous remark

  2. unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant

    frivolous details

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڰDZdzܲ, adverb
  • ˈڰDZdzܲԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ڰ··dzܲ· adverb
  • ڰ··dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ڰ··dzܲ adjective
  • un·ڰ··dzܲ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of frivolous1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin ڰīDZܲ “worthless, trifling”; -ous
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of frivolous1

C15: from Latin ڰīDZܲ silly, worthless
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But warm sentiment is easily dismissed as frivolous.

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Judge Almandi also ruled that Mr Stone and his lawyers should face sanctions for filing "frivolous" arguments, that included "vague... and incomprehensible mixtures of factual assertions and conclusions, subjective opinions, and other irrelevant evidence".

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"I know it sounds frivolous and self-indulgent, but I recommend people give it a go," she said.

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When the action was filed in February, the actor's lawyers called them "frivolous", saying: "Mr Cage does not control Weston's behaviour in any manner and is not responsible for Weston's alleged assault of his mother."

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The president has demanded “a lot” of money to settle the case, which many 1st Amendment experts call “frivolous.”

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