Frivolous
[fri-və-ləs]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Middle English, mid 15th century
1.
Lacking significant purpose or merit
2.
Characterized by a carefree or shallow spirit
Examples of Frivolous in a sentence
"Don't waste your time on frivolous things, but focus on what really matters."
"Marie's frivolous attitude can be fun, but sometimes I wish she'd take things a little more seriously."
About Frivolous
Celebrities have a reputation for spending their millions on decidedly frivolous purchases. These have included first-class plane tickets for a hat (Bono), a $50,000 machine designed to detect ghosts (Lady GaGa), and even a quarter-million-dollar ticket on a potential future ride to outer space (Katy Perry).
Did you Know?
Frivolous is often used in the legal world to describe a case that can't be successfully argued and is a waste of time and resources.
