frivolous

[ friv-uh-luhs ]
/ ˈfrɪv ə ləs /

adjective

characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
(of a person) given to trifling or undue levity: a frivolous, empty-headed person.
of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice: a frivolous suggestion.

Origin of frivolous

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin frīvolus worthless, trifling; see -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM frivolous

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH frivolous

frivolity frivolousness

Example sentences from the Web for frivolously

British Dictionary definitions for frivolously

frivolous
/ (ˈfrɪvələs) /

adjective

not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly a frivolous remark
unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant frivolous details

Derived forms of frivolous

frivolously, adverb frivolousness or frivolity (frɪˈvɒlɪtɪ), noun

Word Origin for frivolous

C15: from Latin frīvolus silly, worthless