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- [friv-uh-luh s]
- /ˈfrɪv ə ləs/
- /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
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- [friv-uh-luh s]
- /ˈfrɪv ə ləs/
Definitions of frivolously word
- adjective frivolously characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct. 1
- adjective frivolously self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose. 1
- adjective frivolously (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity: a frivolous, empty-headed person. 1
- adjective frivolously of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice: a frivolous suggestion. 1
- noun frivolously In a frivolous manner. 1
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Origin of frivolously
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin frīvolus worthless, trifling; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Frivolously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frivolously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frivolously
adv frivolously
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- tenderly — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
adverb frivolously
- playfully — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
- light-hearted — carefree; cheerful; merry: a lighthearted laugh.
- perkiness — jaunty; cheerful; brisk; pert.
- dizzily — having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall; giddy; vertiginous.
- giddily — affected with vertigo; dizzy.
Antonyms for frivolously
adv frivolously
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- heavily — with a great weight or burden: a heavily loaded wagon.
- effortful — marked by effort or exertion; labored.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb frivolously
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- responsibly — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
- effortfully — In an effortful manner: with effort.
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