Frivolous (Adjective)
Meaning
Not serious in content or attitude or behavior; "a frivolous novel"; "a frivolous remark"; "a frivolous young woman".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The judge dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous, citing a lack of evidence to support the plaintiff's claims.
- Her frivolous spending habits had left her with a significant amount of debt by the time she was 25.
- The comedian's frivolous jokes about politics had the audience in stitches.
- The frivolous nature of the reality TV show made it a guilty pleasure for many viewers.
- The professor warned her students against submitting frivolous excuses for missing the deadline.