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Meaning of trifles
The primary meaning of "trifles" refers to things that are considered to be of little importance or value.
Etymology of trifles
The word "trifles" originates from the Old French word "trufle," which means "of little importance" or "a thing of no value"
It is derived from the Latin word "trifilis," which is a combination of "tri-" (meaning "three") and "filum" (meaning "thread"), but its evolution led to the modern meaning of something being insignificant or of little worth
Synonyms
trivialities
petty details
insignificant things
minor concerns
frivolities
inconsequential matters
slight matters
paltry things
negligible items
trifling matters
foolishness
nonsense
frippery
bagatelles
knick-knacks
gewgaws
baubles
fripples
whims
fancies
vagaries
idle fancies
fiddledee
whimsy
frivolousness
inconsequence
insignificances
Definitions
- A thing of little value or importance
- A small or unimportant matter
- Something that is considered insignificant or frivolous
Usage Examples
- The movie's plot is filled with trifles that distract from the main storyline
- She dismissed his concerns as mere trifles, not worth her attention
- The detective had to sift through a multitude of trifles to find the one clue that would solve the case
Antonyms
importance
significance
substance
value
worth
gravity
seriousness
major concerns
crucial matters
pivotal issues
momentous events
consequential things
weighty matters
substantial things
material things
salient points
key issues
fundamental concerns
essential matters
serious business
solemnity
profundity