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
Merriment and frivolity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merriment" instead a noun "Frivolity".
Nearby Words: frivolous, frivolously
Merriment
Merriment noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: their unexpected merriment made him nervously inquire as to the reason for it
Frivolity and merriment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Frivolity" instead a noun "Merriment".
Nearby Words: merry, merrie, Merri
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- play and frivolity
- play and merriment
- sport and frivolity
- sport and merriment
- cheerfulness and frivolity
- cheerfulness and merriment
- gaiety and frivolity
- gaiety and merriment
- entertainment and frivolity
- entertainment and merriment
- amusement and frivolity
- amusement and merriment
- fun and frivolity
- fun and merriment
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