frivolous

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht ernst, vernünftig oder praktisch ist; wird oft verwendet, um etwas Triviales oder Dummes zu kritisieren.

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

1. Not serious or importantB2formal

   Lacking in seriousness or importance; trivial or silly.

   Nicht ernsthaft

   • 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.

   Synonymeflippantidleinsignificantlight-mindedpaltrypettyshallowsillytriflingtrivial

   Antonymeconsequentialgraveimportantserioussignificantsolemnsubstantialweighty

2. Playfully lightheartedB2informal

   Characterized by a lack of seriousness; carefree and playful.

   Leichtsinnig

   • 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.

   Synonymecarefreejocularlightheartedplayfulwhimsical

   Antonymegraveserioussolemn