trifles (Meaning)
trifles
to spend or waste in trifling or on trifles, something of little value, substance, or importance, to some small degree, something of little value or importance, a dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake often soaked with wine or spirits (such as brandy or rum) and topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream, a dessert of sponge cake spread with jam or jelly covered with a custard and whipped cream, to waste (as time or money) in trifling or on trifles, to talk in a jesting or mocking manner or with intent to delude or mislead, to talk in a joking manner, to treat someone or something as unimportant, to handle something idly
Synonyms & Antonyms of trifles
trifles Sentence Examples
- The petty trifles of daily life often overshadowed the important matters.
- The murder trial revolved around seemingly insignificant trifles that held crucial clues.
- She spent hours agonizing over the trifles of her appearance, neglecting her inner beauty.
- The detective refused to dismiss any trifles, knowing that even the smallest detail could be critical.
- The couple's arguments often centered around trivial trifles that only served to escalate their conflicts.
- He was constantly distracted by trifles, unable to focus on the task at hand.
- The scientist meticulously collected trifles of data, believing that every piece of information had value.
- The historical account provided a wealth of trifles that helped paint a vivid picture of the past.
- The bestselling novel delved into the psychology of ordinary people, exploring their mundane trifles and secret desires.
- The museum displayed a collection of everyday trifles, revealing the hidden stories and cultural values of a bygone era.
FAQs About the word trifles
to spend or waste in trifling or on trifles, something of little value, substance, or importance, to some small degree, something of little value or importance,
trivialities, zeroes, fripperies, bagatelles, smoke, small beer, bits, touches, naught,songs
sets (to), settles (down), buckles (down),knuckles down,
The petty trifles of daily life often overshadowed the important matters.
The murder trial revolved around seemingly insignificant trifles that held crucial clues.
She spent hours agonizing over the trifles of her appearance, neglecting her inner beauty.
The detective refused to dismiss any trifles, knowing that even the smallest detail could be critical.
