Meaning & use
Frivolously
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In a way that lacks seriousness or sense; carelessly wasting time, money, or effort on trivial matters.
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He frivolously spent his entire bonus on video games within a week.
The committee was accused of frivolously wasting taxpayer money on the unnecessary renovation.
A note on using this word
Often appears in legal contexts, as in a 'frivolously filed lawsuit,' meaning one without a serious legal basis.
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carelesslywastefully
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