Frivolity
Translation of "frivolity" into Russian
frivolity
Nounfrivolities pl
Generally uncountable; can be countable when referring to individual frivolous acts ("frivolities").
Her frivolity was evident in her carefree attitude.
Ее легкомыслие было очевидно в ее беззаботном отношении.
He was criticized for his frivolity in handling serious matters.
Его критиковали за ветреность в обращении с серьезными делами.
Definitions
frivolity
NounLack of seriousness; lightheartedness.
The meeting was filled with frivolity, as everyone was in a jovial mood.
A frivolous act or thing.
She dismissed the suggestion as a mere frivolity, not worth considering.
Idioms and phrases
air of frivolity
The conversation had an air of frivolity.
атмосфера легкомыслия
Разговор имел атмосферу легкомыслия.
dash of frivolity
The speech included a dash of frivolity to lighten the mood.
щепотка легкомыслия
Речь содержала щепотку легкомыслия, чтобы разрядить обстановку.
degree of frivolity
There was a degree of frivolity in his attitude.
степень легкомыслия
В его отношении была определенная степень легкомыслия.
sense of frivolity
The party was marked by a sense of frivolity.
чувство легкомыслия
Вечеринка была отмечена чувством легкомыслия.
touch of frivolity
The event had a touch of frivolity that everyone enjoyed.
нотка легкомыслия
Мероприятие было с ноткой легкомыслия, что понравилось всем.