frivolity
noun
the quality or state of being frivolous.
frivolities
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pluralof frivolity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Coppola filled the film tip-to-couture-heeled-toe with songs from ’80s punk and new wave groups, creating a throughline between her own teenage preoccupations and the adolescent Queen of France’s frivolities.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Every moment he spends on such frivolities is a missed opportunity to advance his cause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
The navy did not want its midshipmen wasting their time on such frivolities.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
That said, it’s essential to ensure you focus on the things that matter most rather than overspending on frivolities.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
These were mere frivolities, perhaps unworthy of being recorded; and there may seem to be an undue prominence given to mental comparisons with Jane.
From Concerning Sally by William John Hopkins
