frivolity
Americannoun
plural
frivolities-
the quality or state of being frivolous.
the frivolity of Mardi Gras.
- Synonyms:
- foolishness, levity, abandon, triviality, irresponsibility, self-indulgence
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a frivolous act or thing.
It was a frivolity he had a hard time living down.
Etymology
Origin of frivolity
From the French word frivolité, dating back to 1790–1800. See frivolous, -ity
Example Sentences
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Instead, like a still condensing sugar-saturated slop into a refined liquor, this downsizing concentrates the force of his images, shifting the mood from one of frivolity to seriousness.
The media’s historical focus on higher-profile candidates and outsiders may reflect not press frivolity but rather genuine shifts in voter sentiment during periods of discontent with conventional politicians and established governance approaches.
From Los Angeles Times
Mixing humour and politics - a tactic social scientists call "tactical frivolity" - is not new.
From BBC
Kylie is the biggest challenger for Christmas number one, with this sparkly bauble of pop frivolity.
From BBC
Meanwhile, fashion—that is, clothing that changes for the sake of change—became associated with frivolity and femininity.
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