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playfulness vs frivolousness

frivolousness vs playfulness

playfulness and frivolousness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
playfulness Yes No No No
frivolousness Yes No No No
As nouns, frivolousness is a hypernym of playfulness; that is, frivolousness is a word with a broader meaning than playfulness:
  • playfulness: a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
  • frivolousness: the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
Other hypernyms of playfulness include frivolity.
playfulness (noun) frivolousness (noun)
activities that are enjoyable or amusing the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
a festive merry feeling
Difference between playfulness and frivolousness

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