frivolously

[US]/'frivələsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a light-hearted and foolish manner.

Example Sentences

She spent money frivolously on designer clothes.

He frivolously flirted with every woman he met at the party.

The celebrity was criticized for frivolously wasting resources.

She laughed frivolously at his jokes.

She frivolously ignored the warnings and continued down the dangerous path.

Real-world Examples

I struggled vainly against it, but she insisted frivolously and obstinately, and I surrendered.

Source: Kreutzer Sonata

The vast encircling massif made perfect contrast with the tiny lawns and weedless gardens, the painted teahouses by the stream, and the frivolously toy-like houses.

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

I look forward to hopefully wanting to give some of the love and forgiveness that I've given away so frivolously and easily two men in the past to myself hopefully this year.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

I look forward to hopefully wanting to give some of the love and forgiveness that I've given away so frivolously and easily to men in the past to myself hopefully this year.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

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