Antonyms for frivolous
ˈfrɪv ə ləsfriv·o·lous

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. frivolous

   Antonyms:
   serious, earnest, important, grave

   Synonyms:
   trifling, silly, trivial, petty, worthless

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1. frivolousadjective

   not serious in content or attitude or behavior

   "a frivolous novel"; "a frivolous remark"; "a frivolous young woman"

   Antonyms:
   sincere, real, thoughtful, serious-minded, overserious, solemn, solid, earnest, serious, sober, sobering, sedate, grave

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1. frivolousadjective

   Synonyms:
   trivial, trifling, petty, puerile, insignificant

How to use frivolous in a sentence?

1. Michael Mancuso:

   The circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force demonstrate that such force was justified under the circumstances known to the officers, the attempts by the attorneys to mislead the public and now the filing of a frivolous suit against the DA's Office is yet another example that they are motivated not by the pursuit of justice but the allure of monetary gain.

2. Robert McEntyre:

   It's unfortunate that the union and their special-interest allies would rather spend resources on frivolous litigation in courtrooms than better instruction in our classrooms.

3. Jessica Collins:

   USCIS has made a series of reforms designed to protect U.S. workers, increase our confidence in the eligibility of those who receive benefits, cut down on frivolous petitions, and improve the integrity and efficiency of the immigration petition process.

4. James Comey:

   And I expect a report on them, not on the handling of classified information because that's frivolous, but on, ‘Did I comply with policy? Did I comply with my employment agreement?’.

5. Marcus Valerius Martialis:

   Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

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