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- [friv-uh l]
- /ˈfrɪv əl/
- /ˈfrɪv.l̩/
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- [friv-uh l]
- /ˈfrɪv əl/
Definitions of frivol word
- verb without object frivol to behave frivolously; trifle. 1
- verb with object frivol to spend frivolously (usually followed by away): to frivol away one's time. 1
- noun frivol Behave in a frivolous way. 1
- verb frivol to behave frivolously; trifle 0
- verb frivol to waste on frivolous pursuits 0
- intransitive verb frivol to waste time on frivolous things 0
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Origin of frivol
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; back formation from frivolous
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Frivol
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frivol popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
frivol usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frivol
verb frivol
- carry on — If you carry on doing something, you continue to do it.
- cosset — If someone is cosseted, everything possible is done for them and they are protected from anything unpleasant.
- fool around — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
- frolic — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
- gambol — to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.
Antonyms for frivol
verb frivol
- hoard — a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.
- store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- save — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- accumulate — When you accumulate things or when they accumulate, they collect or are gathered over a period of time.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with f
- Words starting with fr
- Words starting with fri
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