Frivolity
noun
The quality or state of being not serious or having no real importance or value.
His frivolity was often irritating for those who preferred serious discussions.
Often appears as...
- air of frivolity
- display of frivolity
noun
Something that is unnecessary or silly because it is not important or not serious.
Mother always considered video games a frivolity.
Often appears as...
- considered a frivolity
- deemed a frivolity
noun
The quality or state of being not serious or having no real importance or value.
His frivolity was often irritating for those who preferred serious discussions.
Often appears as...
- air of frivolity
- display of frivolity
noun
Something that is unnecessary or silly because it is not important or not serious.
Mother always considered video games a frivolity.
Often appears as...
- considered a frivolity
- deemed a frivolity
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Pro Tip 1/3Tone of Frivolity
Frivolity often implies a lighthearted or carefree attitude that might not be taken seriously.
The frivolity in her voice suggested she wasn't concerned about the exam results.
Pro Tip 2/3In Professional Contexts
Use 'frivolity' with caution in formal or professional settings as it may be seen as irresponsibility.
The board meeting had no room for frivolity; it was serious business.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Frivolity can carry a negative connotation, suggesting silliness or lack of maturity.
His constant frivolity at work cost him a promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Tone of Frivolity
Frivolity often implies a lighthearted or carefree attitude that might not be taken seriously.
The frivolity in her voice suggested she wasn't concerned about the exam results.
Pro Tip 2/3In Professional Contexts
Use 'frivolity' with caution in formal or professional settings as it may be seen as irresponsibility.
The board meeting had no room for frivolity; it was serious business.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Frivolity can carry a negative connotation, suggesting silliness or lack of maturity.
His constant frivolity at work cost him a promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Tone of Frivolity
Frivolity often implies a lighthearted or carefree attitude that might not be taken seriously.
The frivolity in her voice suggested she wasn't concerned about the exam results.
Pro Tip 2/3In Professional Contexts
Use 'frivolity' with caution in formal or professional settings as it may be seen as irresponsibility.
The board meeting had no room for frivolity; it was serious business.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Frivolity can carry a negative connotation, suggesting silliness or lack of maturity.
His constant frivolity at work cost him a promotion.
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But I came from a modest immigrant family where my idea of luxury was having a pork tongue and jelly sandwich in my school lunchbox, so the thought of spending my whole life sitting around in armchairs just thinking Well, that struck me as the height of extravagance and frivolity.
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How to make hard choices...
But I came from a modest immigrant family where my idea of luxury was having a pork tongue and jelly sandwich in my school lunchbox, so the thought of spending my whole life sitting around in armchairs just thinking Well, that struck me as the height of extravagance and frivolity.
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Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I used to do films for money earlier. I never knew what perception meant. I didn't give too much attention to scripts. It was either to buy a house or to buy a car. There was a certain frivolity to the way I used to pick up things. I wasn't taking my career seriously.
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Jonathan Miller
British Entertainer
You spend ten years of your life being trained to do one thing, and you're being taught to think that it's the most serious thing that anyone could possibly do, and then suddenly you find yourself doing something that in some respects is the epitome of frivolity.
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Saint Basil
Greek Saint
Indulging in unrestrained and immoderate laughter is a sign of intemperance, of a want of control over one's emotions, and of failure to repress the soul's frivolity by a stern use of reason.
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Ivo Graham
English Comedian
Comedy is such a frivolous world that it can make you addicted to the frivolity, and then a lot of people don't settle down and are still in that non-specific age maturity bracket.
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Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Spanish Dramatist
These flowers, which were splendid and sprightly, waking in the dawn of the morning, in the evening will be a pitiful frivolity, sleeping in the cold night's arms.
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Italo Calvino
Italian Journalist
Thoughtful lightness can make frivolity seem dull and heavy.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.
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Bill Griffith
American Cartoonist
Frivolity is a stern taskmaster.
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Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I used to do films for money earlier. I never knew what perception meant. I didn't give too much attention to scripts. It was either to buy a house or to buy a car. There was a certain frivolity to the way I used to pick up things. I wasn't taking my career seriously.
Quote examples
Jonathan Miller
British Entertainer
You spend ten years of your life being trained to do one thing, and you're being taught to think that it's the most serious thing that anyone could possibly do, and then suddenly you find yourself doing something that in some respects is the epitome of frivolity.
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Saint Basil
Greek Saint
Indulging in unrestrained and immoderate laughter is a sign of intemperance, of a want of control over one's emotions, and of failure to repress the soul's frivolity by a stern use of reason.
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Ivo Graham
English Comedian
Comedy is such a frivolous world that it can make you addicted to the frivolity, and then a lot of people don't settle down and are still in that non-specific age maturity bracket.
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Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Spanish Dramatist
These flowers, which were splendid and sprightly, waking in the dawn of the morning, in the evening will be a pitiful frivolity, sleeping in the cold night's arms.
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Italo Calvino
Italian Journalist
Thoughtful lightness can make frivolity seem dull and heavy.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.
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Bill Griffith
American Cartoonist
Frivolity is a stern taskmaster.
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