HyperDic: frivolity

English > 3 senses of the word frivolity:
NOUNattributefrivolity, frivolousnessthe trait of being frivolous
artifactfrivolity, bagatelle, fluff, fripperysomething of little value or significance
actfrivolity, buffoonery, clowning, japery, harlequinade, prankacting like a clown or buffoon
frivolity > pronunciation
Soundsfrahvaa'lahtiy
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English > frivolity: 3 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible.
Synonymfrivolousness
Narrowergiddiness, sillinessAn impulsive scatterbrained / scatterbrained manner
levityA manner lacking seriousness
playfulness, funA disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
BroadertraitA distinguishing feature of your personal nature
Oppositeseriousness, earnestness, serious-mindedness, sincerityThe trait of being serious
Spanishfrivolidad, futilidad, superficialidad, veleidad
Catalanfrivolitat, futilesa, superficialitat
Adjectivesfrivolousnot serious in content or attitude or behavior
English > frivolity: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningSomething of little value or significance.
Synonymsbagatelle, fluff, frippery
Broadertriviality, trivia, trifle, small beerSomething of small importance
Spanishbagatela, garambaina
English > frivolity: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningActing like a clown or buffoon.
Synonymsbuffoonery, clowning, japery, harlequinade, prank
Narrowershtik, schtik, shtick, schtick(Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning
Broaderfolly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy, indulgencefoolish or senseless behavior
Spanisharlequinada, bufonada, charlotada
Catalanarlequinada, bufonada, pallassada, xarlotada
Adjectivesfrivolousnot serious in content or attitude or behavior

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