frivolity

Example Sentences

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The vulgar kitsch of “The Housemaid” is its silly secret weapon, and it’s Seyfried who stays reloading the ammunition, making sure that this hefty dose of frivolity is as unforgettable as its conventionally prestigious contemporaries.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

This is what political scientists call "tactical frivolity".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Meanwhile, fashion—that is, clothing that changes for the sake of change—became associated with frivolity and femininity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Waking up to the sounds of Princess Peach giggling or Zelda softly cooing “wake up,” is, yes, odd, but I appreciate the burst of frivolity before I start worrying about my to-do list.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

It spoke to Lefty of jazz-age frivolity, gin cocktails, cigarette girls; it made him slick his hair back with panache . . . while, out in the yard, Desdemona heard the singing and reacted differently.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides