frivolous
(adjective)
/ˈfrɪvələs/
Definitions
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Not having any serious purpose or value.
A delicate dance of whimsy, where purpose pirouettes into the sunset of insignificance.Example: She thought the new policy was frivolous and unnecessary.
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Carefree and not serious.
A gossamer breeze of mirth, where gravity yields to the ballet of lightheartedness.Example: His frivolous behavior at the meeting was frowned upon.
Origin
Late Middle English from Latin frivolus ‘silly, trifling’.
Synonyms
flippant, glippant, superficial, carefree, silly
Antonyms
serious, sensible, practical, important