frivolity
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mixing humour and politics - a tactic social scientists call "tactical frivolity" - is not new.
From BBC
Kylie is the biggest challenger for Christmas number one, with this sparkly bauble of pop frivolity.
From BBC
Meanwhile, fashion—that is, clothing that changes for the sake of change—became associated with frivolity and femininity.
“Tighter budgets! Leaner operations! And no more frivolity. Consider that cake, for example.”
From Literature
The navy did not want its midshipmen wasting their time on such frivolities.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
