frivolity
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1. self-indulgence, irresponsibility, triviality, abandon, levity, foolishness.
1. self-indulgence, irresponsibility, triviality, abandon, levity, foolishness.
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frivolous (ˈfrɪvələs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly: a frivolous remark |
| 2. | unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant: frivolous details |
| [C15: from Latin frīvolus silly, worthless] | |
| 'frivolously | |
| —adv | |
| 'frivolousness | |
| —n | |
| frivolity | |
| —n | |
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Frivolity
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| leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative, decisive or final |
| Anxious or concerned, attentive; eager |
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Example sentences
But through all of the frivolity, there was a concern about the country.
Thus, his conclusory allegations were insufficient to survive the frivolity screening.
The legislature, however, is also to be presumed not to engage in such frivolity.
Drinking bottled water now, more than ever, is a sign of either wealth or frivolity.
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