frivolous

Describes something that is not serious, sensible, or practical; often used to criticize something as trivial or silly.

ruОписывает что-то несерьёзное, разумное или практичное; часто используется для критики чего-то тривиального или глупого.esDescribe algo que no es serio, razonable o práctico; a menudo se usa para criticar algo trivial, superficial o tonto.frQualifie quelque chose de peu sérieux, insensé ou manquant de profondeur ; souvent utilisé pour critiquer ce qui est trivial, superflu ou idiot.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht ernst, vernünftig oder praktisch ist; wird oft verwendet, um etwas Triviales oder Dummes zu kritisieren.ptDescreve algo ou alguém sem seriedade, sem importância ou sem propósito; costuma ser usado para criticar comportamentos ou atitudes superficiais, tolas ou fúteis.zh形容事物不严肃、不理智或不切实际；常用来批评琐碎、轻浮或愚蠢的行为。arيصف شيئًا غير جدي أو غير عقلاني أو غير عملي؛ غالبًا ما يُستخدم لانتقاد شيء تافه أو سخيف.

1. Not serious or important B2 formal

   Lacking in seriousness or importance; trivial or silly.

   • She spent her money on frivolous purchases like designer handbags.
   • The meeting was filled with frivolous discussions that wasted time.
   • He made a frivolous complaint about the office temperature.

   ruНесерьёзныйesTrivial o sin importanciafrfutile, insignifiantdeNicht ernsthaftptFrívolozh轻浮的arغير جاد

   Synonyme: flippantidleinsignificantlight-mindedpaltrypettyshallowsillytriflingtrivial

   Antonyme: consequentialgraveimportantserioussignificantsolemnsubstantialweighty

2. Playfully lighthearted B2 informal

   Characterized by a lack of seriousness; carefree and playful.

   • They engaged in frivolous banter during the break.
   • Her frivolous attitude annoyed her serious colleagues.
   • The party had a frivolous atmosphere with games and laughter.

   ruЛегкомысленныйesligero y juguetónfrInsouciant, enjouédeLeichtsinnigptLevianozh轻浮的arطائش

   Synonyme: carefreejocularlightheartedplayfulwhimsical

   Antonyme: graveserioussolemn

• more frivolous comparative form
• most frivolous superlative form