frivolity
Other forms: frivolities
Frivolity is a type of clownishness or silliness. Frivolity is the opposite of getting down to business in a serious way.
If people are running around a classroom, throwing things, and laughing, the teacher might say, "Why all the frivolity?" This is a word for clowning or horsing around — not being serious. There's a happy flavor to this word. Giggling when you should be listening could be considered frivolity. Also, anything that's insignificant is a type of frivolity, as in "That's nothing! Just a bit of frivolity!"
-
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensiblesynonyms: frivolousnessantonyms:seriousnessthe trait of being serioustypes:levitya manner lacking seriousnessfacetiousnessplayful humorhumor, humour, sense of humor, sense of humourthe trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humoroustype of:traita distinguishing feature of your personal nature
-
acting like a clown or buffoonsynonyms: buffoonery, clowning, harlequinade, japery, prank
-
something of little value or significance
- MLA
- APA
- Chicago
Vocabulary lists containing frivolity
In this memoir, presented in graphic form, Marjane Satrapi describes growing up during the Iranian revolution.
In this classic autobiography, the accomplished poet and writer recounts her childhood and teenage years.
Shaker Heights seems like an idyllic suburb, but tensions between the conventional Richardson family and their mysterious new tenant come to a head during a custody dispute that divides the town.