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frivolous Synonyms

Another word for frivolous

Choosing another word for frivolous depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not having any serious purpose or value; trivial or superficial.

Usage Example

"They decided to cut down on trivial purchases in order to save enough money for a house deposit."

Strongest
trivial
superficial
trifling
Strong
petty
inconsequential
nonessential
unimportant
pointless
senseless

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking any arguable legal basis or merit, often brought merely to harass, delay, or embarrass an opponent (in law).

Usage Example

"The judge dismissed the complaint as a meritless lawsuit and ordered the plaintiff to pay court costs."

Strongest
meritless
baseless
groundless
unfounded
Strong
unwarranted
vexatious
specious
tenuous

• adjective (Context 3)

Carefree, lighthearted, and not serious in attitude or behavior (of a person).

Usage Example

"Although he sometimes seemed flippant at social gatherings, he was deeply dedicated to his medical research."

Strongest
flippant
flighty
Strong
giddy
silly
facetious
foolish
lighthearted
scatterbrained
carefree

Opposites of frivolous

The opposite of frivolous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

meritorious
serious
earnest
legitimate
valid
important
well-founded
solemn
See all opposites of frivolous

• Nearby Words

fritter
fritz
frivolity
frivolous
frivolously
frivolousness
frizz

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frivolous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frivolous
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