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

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

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. Marcus Valerius Martialis:

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

2. Ted Cruz:

   I have to say to Mr. Trump you have been threatening frivolous lawsuits for your entire adult life, if you want to file a lawsuit ... file the lawsuit.

3. Spencer Brown:

   It’s a frivolous level of restrictions.

4. Sarah Newcomb:

   Take an honest look at what your life is costing you, if some of those costs are frivolous and are purchases you regret, that is a valuable thing to take away.

5. Tessa Dare:

   Sexism, society is primed to view anything produced by women for women as lesser, and there's always been an assumption that romance is frivolous, poorly written, and holds little appeal for men. Bridgerton's success is proving all those assumptions false.

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