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English noun: frivolity

1. frivolity (attribute) the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible


Synonymsfrivolousness


Broader (hypernym)trait


Narrower (hyponym)fun, giddiness, levity, playfulness, silliness


Antonymsserious-mindedness, earnestness, seriousness, sincerity

2. frivolity (artifact) something of little value or significance


Synonymsbagatelle, fluff, frippery


Broader (hypernym)small beer, trifle, trivia, triviality

3. frivolity (act) acting like a clown or buffoon


Synonymsbuffoonery, clowning, harlequinade, japery, prank


Broader (hypernym)craziness, folly, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery


Narrower (hyponym)schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik









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