Frivolity
/frɪˈvɒl.ɪ.ti/noun
The quality or state of being frivolous; lack of seriousness or sense.
Did you know?The term 'frivolity' is linked to ancient ideas of lightness and trivial pursuits, often viewed as distractions from life's serious matters, hinting at an age-old human tension between duty and pleasure.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
frivolus
“Silly, worthless, or trivial.”
Early 14th Century
Old French
frivol
“Trivial, light-hearted.”
Late 14th Century
Middle English
frivolous
“Of little weight or importance, trifling.”
16th Century
English
frivolity
“The quality of being frivolous, characterized by a lack of seriousness or depth.”