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frivolously

/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs.li/
friv · o · lous · ly
Adjective:frivolous
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• adverb

1

In a manner that lacks serious purpose, care, or value; in a carefree, superficial, or wasteful way.

Example

"He spent his entire inheritance frivolously within a few short months."

2

In a legal context, without any basis in law or fact, often for the purpose of delaying proceedings or harassing an opponent.

Example

"The judge sanctioned the attorney for filing the motion frivolously."

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• Nearby Words

fritz
frivolity
frivolous
frivolously
frivolousness
frizz
frizzies

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'frivolous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin 'frivolus', meaning 'silly, trifling, or worthless', originally referring to broken shards of pottery.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frivolously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frivolously
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