frivolity
Frivolous actFrivolous act
» This is the height of frivolity.
Das ist der höchste Leichtsinn. — Yorwba
Это верх легкомыслия. — marafon
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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. — marafon
deDas ist der höchste Leichtsinn. — Yorwba
My frivolity is the secret to my charm.
deMeine Leichtfertigkeit ist das Geheimnis meines Charmes. — al_ex_an_der
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. — Selena777
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