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frivolities

fri·vol·i·ty
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fri-vol-i-tee]
    • /frɪˈvɒl ɪ ti/
    • /frɪˈvɒl.ə.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fri-vol-i-tee]
    • /frɪˈvɒl ɪ ti/

Definitions of frivolities word

  • noun plural frivolities the quality or state of being frivolous: the frivolity of Mardi Gras. 1
  • noun plural frivolities a frivolous act or thing: It was a frivolity he had a hard time living down. 1
  • noun frivolities Plural form of frivolity. 1

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Origin of frivolities

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
From the French word frivolité, dating back to 1790-1800. See frivolous, -ity

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Parts of speech for Frivolities

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

frivolities popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

frivolities usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for frivolities

noun frivolities

  • follies — the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense.
  • fripperies — Plural form of frippery.
  • games — a single occasion of such an activity, or a definite portion of one: the final game of the season; a rubber of three games at bridge.
  • plays — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
  • sports — of, relating to, or used in sports or a particular sport: sport fishing.

Antonyms for frivolities

noun frivolities

  • understandings — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
  • works — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.

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