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
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.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
That frivolity supplied a lesson.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Reality television has always insisted on its own frivolity.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Much of Fleming’s delightful frivolity can be seen in their mishmashed resume.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
That frivolity supplied a lesson.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Reality television has always insisted on its own frivolity.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Much of Fleming’s delightful frivolity can be seen in their mishmashed resume.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frivolity
Noun
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There are tons of spa treatments, all on the affordable side, ranging from an abdominal relaxation ritual for digestive lightness to cranial drainage for migraine relief.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The key here is texture, which is worked in to give the hair life, movement, and lightness.—
Vanessa Santos,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
Noun
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That led to a whole lot of silliness.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Pratchett’s gift was to blend deep philosophy and complete silliness.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
Noun
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As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Bardem is captivating and formidable, grinning with maniacal glee at his every act of depravity and the fear and anguish of his victims.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Noun
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While Jack wants to sit in the pain of losing his best friend, Kate is weary from the weight of his emotions and desperate to find some levity again.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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There’s little levity in Gareth Johnson’s Netflix documentary The Crash, nor should there be.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Let effort speak louder than frivolousness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the unironic, light-hearted rom-com has been replaced with cynicism and flippancy.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Frivolity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frivolity. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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