Both Uses of
frivolous
in
Nature, by Emerson
- Frivolity is a most unfit tribute to Pan,[498] who ought to be represented in the mythology as the most continent of gods.†
*frivolity = lack of seriousness
- I would not be frivolous before the admirable reserve and prudence of time, yet I cannot renounce the right of returning often to this old topic.†
frivolous = not serious
Definition:
not serious
- in behavior or attitude -- as when acting silly or without appropriate seriousness
- in content -- as when describing something as trivial or unimportant