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How do you spell Frivolous?

Correct spelling

frivolous

Remember: friv-o-lous with O like the Latin frivolus, not I.

Why is frivolous spelled this way?

From Latin frivolus, silly or trifling. The -OUS ending. Frivolous matters are too light to matter — the word dismisses with elegance.

Common misspellings of frivolous

frivoliousfrivilousfrivulous

Example

The judge dismissed the frivolous lawsuit that claimed emotional damage from a bad haircut.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell frivolous?+
The correct spelling is "frivolous". Remember: friv-o-lous with O like the Latin frivolus, not I.
Is it frivolious or frivolous?+
The correct spelling is "frivolous", not "frivolious".

Other commonly misspelled words

fortitude fortuitous fortunate forty

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