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Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for characterized by fun or playfulness
“Right now, you might be asking what these seemingly frivolous fun activities have to do with work.”
Comparative for of little value or importance
“It deals with love in a disdainful manner, as a frivolous matter associated with weekly magazines and trivia.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for not ultimately successful
“It would open the door to frivolous attempts at altering the Constitution.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Comparative for not very convincing
Comparative for irresponsibly extravagant or reckless in nature
(informal) Comparative for done for a non-work related purpose
Comparative for quick or likely to change consistently
Comparative for cheerfully unconcerned about the future or things in general
Comparative for naive or innocent as a child would be
Comparative for immaterial, not based on, or existing in, reality
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