frivolousness

noun

Definition of frivolousnessnext
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time his childish frivolousness at the awards ceremony wasn't appreciated by anyone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frivolousness
  1. lightness
  2. glee
  3. frivolity
  4. flippancy
  5. levity
Noun
  • Varying from Regency, Rococo focuses on ornate decor patterns and a sense of lightness.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Trending on Billboard Returning to the coast has become an outlet for Slater’s newfound sense of lightness.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there’s much more to be said about Ohanian’s original article, as well as the glee with which conservatives seized on its headline claim as the basis for largely groundless attacks on California’s economic policies.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of glee
Noun
  • Where most fictional depictions of the fashion world resort to camp and frivolity, La Maison takes its subject deadly seriously.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Instead, Boy Swallows Universe offers a faithful and emotional depiction of addiction without any of the frivolities, whilst still incorporating humour and most importantly, optimism.
    Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2024
Definition of frivolity
Noun
  • Gone are the days of treating the vast majority of our skin with unwarranted flippancy.
    Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Almodovar’s flippancy here is his tribute to the relentless of his women.
    IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of flippancy
Noun
  • While there is a lot of levity spliced between the movie’s more reflective moments, the film has a lot to say about dealing with repressed grief and unresolved pain.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The ceremony, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Monday, was hosted by comedian Jay Pharoah, who brought levity to the room as the night’s honorees spoke about the impact of their awards and the work for which they were garnered.
    Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of levity
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