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frivolity vs foolery

foolery vs frivolity

frivolity and foolery both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frivolity Yes No No No
foolery Yes No No No
As nouns, foolery is a hypernym of frivolity; that is, foolery is a word with a broader meaning than frivolity:
  • frivolity: acting like a clown or buffoon
  • foolery: foolish or senseless behavior
Other hypernyms of frivolity include craziness, folly, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery.
frivolity (noun) foolery (noun)
acting like a clown or buffoon foolish or senseless behavior
something of little value or significance
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
Difference between frivolity and foolery

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