frivolous

• Qualifie quelque chose de peu sérieux, insensé ou manquant de profondeur ; souvent utilisé pour critiquer ce qui est trivial, superflu ou idiot.

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.

   futile, insignifiant

   • 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.

   Synonymesflippantidleinsignificantlight-mindedpaltrypettyshallowsillytriflingtrivial

   Antonymesconsequentialgraveimportantserioussignificantsolemnsubstantialweighty

2. Playfully lightheartedB2informal

   Characterized by a lack of seriousness; carefree and playful.

   Insouciant, enjoué

   • 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.

   Synonymescarefreejocularlightheartedplayfulwhimsical

   Antonymesgraveserioussolemn