The difference between Frivolous and Ridiculous

When used as adjectives, frivolous means silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner, whereas ridiculous means deserving of ridicule.

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  1. Frivolous as an adjective:

    Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.

  2. Frivolous as an adjective:

    Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight.

  3. Frivolous as an adjective (law, said of a [[lawsuit]]):

    Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.

  1. Ridiculous as an adjective:

    Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

    Examples:

    "That hairstyle looks ridiculous."

    "It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir."

    "You make ridiculous statements a lot, like saying that UFOs are real."

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