FRIVOLOUSLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does frivolously mean? 

• FRIVOLOUSLY (adverb)
  The adverb FRIVOLOUSLY has 1 sense:

1. in a frivolous manner

  Familiarity information: FRIVOLOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FRIVOLOUSLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a frivolous manner

Context example:

she spends her time frivolously enjoying the easy life of a rich and spoiled girl

Pertainym:

frivolous (not serious in content or attitude or behavior)

 Context examples 

That I suffered much in these contentions, that they filled me with unhappiness and remorse, and yet that I had a sustaining sense that it was required of me, in right and honour, to keep away from myself, with shame, the thought of turning to the dear girl in the withering of my hopes, from whom I had frivolously turned when they were bright and fresh—which consideration was at the root of every thought I had concerning her—is all equally true.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)