frivolities

Definitions

Lack of seriousness; lighthearted or carefree behavior.

Things that are unnecessary, silly, or of little value.

Examples

She decided to stop wasting her time on such meaningless frivolities and focus on her career.

The king spent the kingdom's treasury on endless parties and other expensive frivolities.

In times of crisis, the public has little patience for the frivolities of the wealthy elite.

Synonyms

trifles trivialities nonsense folly levity fluff playfulness

Antonyms

seriousness gravity importance substance solemnity earnestness significance