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frivolousness

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friv·o·lous  (frv-ls)
adj.
1. Unworthy of serious attention; trivial: a frivolous novel.
2. Inappropriately silly: a frivolous purchase.

[Middle English, probably from Latin frvolus, of little value, probably from frire, to crumble.]

frivo·lous·ly adv.
frivo·lous·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.frivolousness - the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
giddiness, silliness - an impulsive scatterbrained manner
levity - a manner lacking seriousness
playfulness, fun - a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with"


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Smith this was another evidence of her stupidity; on the other hand, her want of charm, in view of Smith's well-known frivolousness, was a great rec- commendation.
 
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