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PRONUNCIATION OF FRIVOLOUSNESS

frivolousness  [ˈfrɪvələsnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRIVOLOUSNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Frivolousness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FRIVOLOUSNESS


breathlessness
ˈbreθləsnɪs
callousness
ˈkæləsnɪs
carelessness
ˈkeələsnɪs
helplessness
ˈhɛlpləsnɪs
hopelessness
ˈhəʊpləsnɪs
joblessness
ˈdʒɒbləsnɪs
lawlessness
ˈlɔːləsnɪs
listlessness
ˈlɪstləsnɪs
marvelousness
ˈmɑːvələsnɪs
meticulousness
mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs
powerlessness
ˈpaʊələsnɪs
recklessness
ˈrɛkləsnɪs
restlessness
ˈrɛstləsnɪs
ridiculousness
rɪˈdɪkjʊləsnɪs
ruthlessness
ˈruːθləsnɪs
selflessness
ˈselfləsnɪs
sleeplessness
ˈsliːpləsnɪs
thoughtlessness
ˈθɔːtləsnɪs
timelessness
ˈtaɪmləsnɪs
uselessness
ˈjuːsləsnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRIVOLOUSNESS

frivol
frivoler
frivolity
frivolled
frivoller
frivolling
frivolous
frivolously
frize
frizer
frizette
frizz
frizzante
frizzer
frizzier
frizziest
frizzily
frizziness
frizzle

WORDS THAT END LIKE FRIVOLOUSNESS

biliousness
business
consciousness
dangerousness
deliciousness
deviousness
flawlessness
heedlessness
hilariousness
homelessness
jealousness
nervousness
obviousness
preciousness
rebelliousness
religiousness
righteousness
seriousness
statelessness
unconsciousness
viciousness

Synonyms and antonyms of frivolousness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FRIVOLOUSNESS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «frivolousness» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of frivolousness

Translation of «frivolousness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRIVOLOUSNESS

Find out the translation of frivolousness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of frivolousness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «frivolousness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

轻浮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

frivolidad
570 millions of speakers

English

frivolousness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

frivolousness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التهور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фривольность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

frivolidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

frivolousness
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

frivolité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Frivolousness
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leichtsinn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

軽薄
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

frivolousness
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Frivolousness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

frivolousness
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

frivolousness
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्षुद्रपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

frivolousness
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

frivolezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

frivolousness
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фривольність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

frivolitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελαφρότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

frivolousness
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frivolousness
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frivolousness
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of frivolousness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRIVOLOUSNESS»

The term «frivolousness» is normally little used and occupies the 145.117 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRIVOLOUSNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about frivolousness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRIVOLOUSNESS»

Discover the use of frivolousness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to frivolousness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Law of Lawyering
FRIVOLOUSNESS. AND. GOOD. FAITH. UNDER. THE. MODEL. RULES. OF. PROFESSIONAL. CONDUCT. §27.12 Borrowing a Standard from FRCP Rule 11 Rule 3.1 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct borrows from ''other law'' in  ...
Geoffrey C. Hazard, W. William Hodes, John S. Dzienkowski, 2001
2
The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa: Volume Six: Glimpses ...
There is a totality of frivolousness, a totality of looking for entertainment, and a totality comprised of seeking survival through all-pervasive aggression. Those three principles seem to function simultaneously on the level of the totality to keep the ...
Chogyam Trungpa, Carolyn Rose Gimian, 2010
3
Organic Thinking: A Study in Rabbinic Thought
"Laughter, small-talk and frivolousness" (nn'0 ) are linked together in our Seder in a stereotype phrase. "Laughter, small-talk and frivolousness" are, apparently, not compatible with the study of Torah and the doing of Good Deeds. Of the man ...
Max Kadushin, 2001
4
Garner's Modern American Usage
Dan Majors, “Thought for Food in U.S. House,” Pitt. Post-Gaz., 8 Jan. 2003, at B1. frivolity; frivolousness.Frivolity (= [1] silliness, lightmindedness; or [2] a frivolous act or thing) isn't a generalpurpose noun corresponding to the adjective frivolous.
Bryan Garner, 2009
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Orderly Chaos
Those two form the totality of frivolousness, the totality of the frivolous sympathetic environment. Frivolousness in this case is quite different from the ordinary popular idea of being silly or childish. There can be sophisticated frivolousness, ...
Chögyam Trungpa, 1991
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United States Code Annotated
Note 340 however, in reviewing such dismissal, court of appeals must examine pro se allegations to determine whether they are sufficient to overcome charge of frivolousness. Byrd v. Wilson, C.A.6 (Ky.) 1983, 701 F.2d 592. Federal Civil ...
United States, 2006
7
The Essential Chogyam Trungpa
You see, there is a difference between spontaneity and frivolousness, a very thin line dividing them. Whenever there is an impulse to do something, you should not just do it; you should work with the impulse. If you are working with it, then you ...
Chögyam Trungpa, 2010
8
Work, Sex, Money: Real Life on the Path of Mindfulness
tive, of trying to rule out frivolousness altogether, could lead to a very static attitude—like very orthodox parents who don't allow their children to enjoy themselves or play at all. Anything frivolous, any excitement the children try to express, ...
Chogyam Trungpa, Carolyn Rose Gimian, Sherab Chodzin Kohn, 2011
9
The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa: Volume Three: ...
You see, there is a difference between spontaneity and frivolousness, a very thin line dividing them. Whenever there is an impulse to do something, you should not just do it; you should work with the impulse. If you are working with it, then you ...
Carolyn Rose Gimian, Chogyam Trungpa, 2003
10
The Future of Values: 21st-century Talks
Jean-Joseph. Goux. Towards. a. Frivolousness. of. Values? csao The fact that we are speculating on the future of values means that we have abandoned any attempt to ground them in unalterable commitments, fixed credos or absolute ...
Jérôme Bindé, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRIVOLOUSNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term frivolousness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
LETTER: Slight tie of a sheet of paper
It seems that the frantic pace of modern life, the culture of the immediacy, the frivolousness and impersonality of the bulk of information, has ... «Hartlepool Mail, Jul 15»
2
A prequel for the pipsqueaks called 'Minions'
So while “Minions” should have been the ultimate animated lark, embracing its frivolousness as an asset and not a burden, it is instead a total ... «Sentinel Republic, Jul 15»
3
Review: 'Minions' Featuring The Voices Of Sandra Bullock, Michael …
So while “Minions” should have been the ultimate animated lark, embracing its frivolousness as an asset and not a burden, it is instead a total ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
4
Courts Adhering to Objective Frivolousness Despite Octane… and …
I did a canvas of post-Octane 285 cases a while back, and found it curious that district courts were continuing to evaluate fee shifting based, ... «Patently-O, Jul 15»
5
Thought experiment: Aliens vow to destroy US if it doesn't quickly …
The Kardashians would suddenly seem banal. Frivolousness would be called for what it is. Devotion and dedication would become vogue. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
6
Written opinions remain important following the Supreme Court's …
Thus, a court may consider a variety of factors in determining whether a case is exceptional, including frivolousness, motivation of the litigant ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
7
Federal Maritime Commission Issues Proposed Rule On …
The Supreme Court has cited with approval a nonexclusive list of factors for courts to consider when determining entitlement, including "frivolousness, motivation ... «Targeted News Service, Jul 15»
8
Biz books blog: 'Do Over'
That could be off-putting if you're not in a mood for a bit of frivolousness. And yet, with focus and time, this book will help unstick anyone who's ... «Journal Record, Jul 15»
9
Goodman: With Pope Francis, We Are Watching Something …
Even the U.S. Army, not noted for frivolousness or fads, is observing and dealing with and planning for the problem. All of which seems pretty ... «KRWG, Jun 15»
10
Movie Review – She's Funny That Way (2015)
While it lacks the true magic and charm of the films it tries to celebrate, it's hard not to be swept up in the frivolousness of She's Funny That Way. «Flickering Myth, Jun 15»

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