frivolous
adjective/ˈfrɪvələs/
/ˈfrɪvələs/
(disapproving)- (of people or their behaviour) silly or funny, especially when such behaviour is not suitable
- frivolous comments/suggestions
- Sorry, I was being frivolous.
- Her words seemed utterly frivolous.
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
- having no useful or serious purpose
- frivolous pastimes/pleasures
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin frivolus ‘silly, trifling’ + -ous.
Check pronunciation:
frivolous