frivolous
Translation
frivolous, flippant, trivial
Examples
She made a frivolous comment.
She made a frivolous comment.
He spent his money on frivolous things.
He spent his money on frivolous things.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) not serious or important She made a frivolous comment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flippant, trivial, silly; Antonyms: serious, sensible
Etymology
From Latin 'frivolus', meaning 'silly, empty, trifling'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'free' of 'value' - it's frivolous.