Cheerfulness and Frivolity

Cheerfulness

Cheerfulness noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: his constant cheerfulness makes him a pleasure to be around

Frivolity and cheerfulness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Frivolity" instead a noun "Cheerfulness".

Nearby Words: cheer, cheerful, cheerfully

Frivolity

Frivolity noun - A lack of seriousness often at an improper time.
Usage example: the boys were scolded for joking during the funeral service, which was hardly the time for frivolity

Cheerfulness and frivolity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cheerfulness" instead a noun "Frivolity".

Nearby Words: frivolous, frivolously
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