Frivolities Meaning in English
word · lemma: frivolity
fɹəˈvɑɫəti
fruh-VAH-luh-teez
fɹɪvˈɒlɪtiz
fri-VOL-i-teez
Definition
Unimportant or silly things, activities, or behavior that are not serious or necessary.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural. Formal or literary tone. Refers to lighthearted distractions or things considered wasteful or not meaningful, especially in contrast to serious matters. Not the same as 'fun'; carries a sense of criticism or dismissal.
Spanish: frivolidadesPortuguese (BR): frivolidadesPortuguese (PT): frivolidadesChinese (Simplified): 轻浮的事 - 琐事Chinese (Traditional): 輕浮的事 - 瑣事Hindi: फालतू बातें - हल्की-फुल्की बातेंArabic: تفاهات - أشياء تافهةBengali: তুচ্ছতা - খেলাচ্ছলে কাজকর্মRussian: пустяки - легкомысленные занятияJapanese: 軽薄なこと - たわいないことVietnamese: chuyện phù phiếm - sự phù phiếmKorean: 하찮은 것들 - 사소한 행동Turkish: hafiflikler - önemsiz şeylerUrdu: فضولیات - لغویاتIndonesian: hal-hal remeh - kesia-siaan
Example Sentences
We have no time for frivolities when there is serious work to do.
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The party was full of laughter and frivolities.
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He dislikes spending money on frivolities.
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All those little frivolities can add up if you're not careful with your budget.
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Let’s skip the frivolities and get straight to the main topic.
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Sometimes a few frivolities are just what you need to lighten your mood.
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