frivolous
(adjective) not serious in content or attitude or behavior; “a frivolous novel”; “a frivolous remark”; “a frivolous young woman”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
frivolous (comparative more frivolous, superlative most frivolous)
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.
Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight.
(law, said of a lawsuit) Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.
Source: Wiktionary
Friv"o*lous, a. Etym: [L. frivolus; prob. akin to friare to rub, crumble, E. friable: cf. F. frivole.]
1. Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; as, a frivolous argument. Swift.
2. Given to trifling; marked with unbecoming levity; silly; interested especially in trifling matters. His personal tastes were low and frivolous. Macaulay.
Syn.
– Trifling; trivial; slight; petty; worthless.
– Friv"o*lous*ly, adv.
– Friv"o*lous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 January 2025
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
