frivolity
noun
fri·vol·i·ty
fri-ˈvä-lə-tē 
plural frivolities
1
: the quality or state of being frivolous
He has no patience for frivolity.
2
: a frivolous act or thing
He spends money on the latest fashions and other frivolities.
Examples of frivolity in a Sentence
He has no patience for frivolity.
He spends money on the latest fashions and other frivolities.
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—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
Similar frivolities have gone down with the Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Most absurd of all is the notion that Trump specifically worries about being seen as indulging in frivolity during wartime.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Miuccia Prada transformed the brand into a fashion juggernaut, turning the infamous ugly chic aesthetic into must-have or must-emulate looks and accessories that bring intellectual heft to runway fashion — a theme of the original movie, which offered a peek beyond fashion-world frivolity.
—Colleen Barry, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Frivolity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frivolity. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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frivolity
noun
fri·vol·i·ty
friv-ˈäl-ət-ē
plural frivolities
1
: the quality or state of being frivolous
2
: a frivolous act or thing
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