Frivolity and Glee

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

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

Nearby Words: frivolous, frivolously

Glee

Glee noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: the evident glee with which the tabloids report on the misfortunes of celebrities

Frivolity and glee are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Frivolity" instead a noun "Glee".

Nearby Words: gleeful, gleefully

How words are described

childlike childlike frivolity childlike glee
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