FRIVOLITY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

frivolity

noun

fri-ˈvä-lə-tē

Definition of frivolity

as in lightness

a lack of seriousness often at an improper time the boys were scolded for joking during the funeral service, which was hardly the time for frivolity

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Recent Examples of frivolity Photographer Phil Oh captures the drama and frivolity in Paris as designers present their latest couture collections. — Phil Oh, Vogue, 7 July 2026 Dying was such a momentous thing to do, and while Matthew, their dear friend, their cousin-brother, had been off doing it, the women had occupied themselves with such frivolities as cleaning and heat. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Whimsy is also an easy thing to capitalize on, as brands adopt fun, lighthearted aesthetics as a way to appeal to audiences who seek that frivolity. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for frivolity

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Noun

Optimism is a key theme, expressed through color, embellishment, interesting fabrics and prints, alongside a new sense of lightness designed for the realities of summer.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The show set, which was a recreation of a cityscape with futuristic cars hovering over the runway, was a collaboration with set designer James Chinlund that contrasted with the lightness of the collection.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of lightness

Noun

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Its frothy, pastel hues and single moment of contrived levity (when one dance claims a trumpet solo for a joke about jamming her toe) is one of those quintessential examples of Balanchine’s repertoire showing its age.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The event aims to inject some levity into an historically adversarial relationship, reminding both sides of the spirit of the game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of levity

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