Frivolity
(noun)
- The quality of being lighthearted and not serious.
- Something that is not important or lacks significance.
Origin:
Middle english, from middle french, from latin frivolous, from frivolus trifling, from frivus trifle.
Examples:
- The party was filled with frivolity and laughter.
- The conversation was filled with frivolity and not much substance.
- He accused her of frivolous spending on unnecessary items.
- The movie was criticized for its frivolous plot.
- Critics felt that the play was too frivolous and lacked depth.