frivolous
adjectiveHow many syllables in frivolous?
There are 3 syllables in the word frivolous.How to pronounce frivolous:
Definition of frivolous:
- frivolous (adjective):
- of little weight or importance
- not serious in content or attitude or behavior.
- not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour
Synonyms for frivolous:
childish
ditzy or ditsy
dizzy
earnestness
empty-headed
featherbrained
fiddling
flighty
flip
flippant
flyaway
foolish
giddy
head-in-the-clouds
idle
ill-considered
incidental
inconsequential
inconsiderable
insignificant
juvenile
light
light-headed
light-hearted
light-minded
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