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frivolity vs lunacy

lunacy vs frivolity

frivolity and lunacy both are nouns.

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

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