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frivolity vs indulgence

indulgence vs frivolity

frivolity and indulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frivolity Yes No No No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hypernym of frivolity; that is, indulgence is a word with a broader meaning than frivolity:
  • frivolity: acting like a clown or buffoon
  • indulgence: foolish or senseless behavior
Other hypernyms of frivolity include craziness, folly, foolery, lunacy, tomfoolery.
frivolity (noun) indulgence (noun)
acting like a clown or buffoon the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
something of little value or significance foolish or senseless behavior
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Difference between frivolity and indulgence

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