frivolously

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière frivole, légère ou peu sérieuse ; sans gravité ni considération, souvent d'une façon insouciante ou désinvolte ». Qualifie des actions faites sans le sérieux ou le respect requis, fréquemment sur un ton enjoué ou trivial.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that is not serious, sensible, or appropriate; lightly or carelessly." It describes actions done with a lack of seriousness or respect, often in a playful or trivial way.

1. In a silly or trivial mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not serious, sensible, or important.

   de manière frivole

   • She spent her money frivolously on expensive clothes.
   • He was acting frivolously during the serious meeting.
   • They laughed frivolously at the inappropriate joke.

   Synonymesfacetiouslyflippantlygiddilyirresponsiblylightlyplayfullysillysuperficiallythoughtlesslytrivially

   Antonymesearnestlygravelyseriouslysoberlysolemnly

2. Without proper thoughtB2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of careful consideration or seriousness.

   sans sérieux

   • The judge dismissed the case because it was brought frivolously.
   • He frivolously ignored the safety instructions.
   • She frivolously changed her career plans without any research.

   Synonymescarelesslyflippantlyinconsideratelylightlysuperficiallythoughtlessly

   Antonymescarefullyconsideratelydiligentlyearnestlygravelyprudentlyseriouslysoberlysolemnlythoughtfully