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
Festivity and frivolity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Festivity" instead a noun "Frivolity".
Nearby Words: frivolous, frivolously
Festivity
Festivity noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: rather than mourn our friend's death we celebrated his life, and his memorial service was more notable for its festivity than its funereal gloom
Frivolity and festivity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Frivolity" instead a noun "Festivity".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- pleasure and frivolity
- pleasure and festivity
- sport and frivolity
- sport and festivity
- cheerfulness and frivolity
- cheerfulness and festivity
- gaiety and frivolity
- gaiety and festivity
- entertainment and frivolity
- entertainment and festivity
- merriment and frivolity
- merriment and festivity
- amusement and frivolity
- amusement and festivity
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