frivolize

/ˈfrɪvəlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something frivolous or cause it to become less serious or more trivial

“The artist’s decision to add elaborate details to the sculpture frivolized the overall message of the piece.”

2. verb

to engage in frivolous or trifling activities

“During her summer break, she frivolized by attending music festivals and traveling to exotic destinations.”

3. noun

the act of making something frivolous or causing it to become less serious

“The frivolization of the news cycle has led to a lack of substance in modern journalism.”

Synonyms

  • trivialize
  • whimsicalize

Antonyms

  • gravitas
  • seriousness