frivolity
Frivolous actFrivolous act
» This is the height of frivolity.
Das ist der höchste Leichtsinn.
Это верх легкомыслия.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Frivolous act
Frivolität
фриво́льностьfrivólʹnostʹ
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
(countable, uncountable)State of being frivolous
Frivolität, Leichtfertigkeit
Examples
4 sentencesThis is the height of frivolity.
ruЭто верх легкомыслия.
deDas ist der höchste Leichtsinn.
My frivolity is the secret to my charm.
deMeine Leichtfertigkeit ist das Geheimnis meines Charmes.
Your frivolity and indiscretion in choosing friends, Tom, can greatly hurt you in life.
ruТвоё легкомыслие и неосмотрительность в выборе друзей, Том, могут сильно повредить тебе в жизни.
The opportunity was too good to be missed; appealed irresistibly to the humorous side of the listener; frivolity gained the day.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
Borrowed from French frivolité.Borrowed from French frivolité.
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Forms
plural: frivolities| Singular | frivolity |
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regular
Synonyms
10 synonyms- the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible:frivolousness
- acting like a clown or buffoon:buffooneryclowningjaperyharlequinadeprank
- something of little value or significance:bagatelleflufffrippery
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable