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Silly, especially in a childish way
“With the exception of Maja, Einstein tended to remain aloof from other children, looking down on their frivolous antics with disdain.”
Showing or characterized by wit or humor
“Humorous and frivolous banter is seldom the order of the day and can be seen as misplaced or inappropriate, especially in a business setting.”
Characterized by fun or playfulness
“Right now, you might be asking what these seemingly frivolous fun activities have to do with work.”
Of little value or importance
“It deals with love in a disdainful manner, as a frivolous matter associated with weekly magazines and trivia.”
Lacking depth or substance, especially intellectually
“One frivolous theory about its effectiveness was that it was so terrifying that even the psychotic would deny his symptoms to get off the treatment list.”
Not ultimately successful
“It would open the door to frivolous attempts at altering the Constitution.”
Done in a hasty or impulsive manner
“They charged that the committee's handling of the bill was hasty and frivolous and made a mockery of the legislative process.”
Lacking sense, meaning, or purpose
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Not very convincing
Irresponsibly extravagant or reckless in nature
(informal) Done for a non-work related purpose
Quick or likely to change consistently
Cheerfully unconcerned about the future or things in general
Naive or innocent as a child would be
Immaterial, not based on, or existing in, reality
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