flippantly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner lacking proper seriousness or respect: "flippantly" describes speaking or acting in a way that treats a serious subject with inappropriate levity or casualness.
Usage
The adverb "flippantly" modifies a verb to describe how an action, typically speaking, is performed. It carries a negative connotation, implying that the speaker is being disrespectfully casual or not showing due consideration for the gravity of a topic.
Examples
- Adverb:
Advanced Usage
- "to speak flippantly": to talk about something in a disrespectfully light or offhand way.
Variants and Related Words
- Flippant (adj): showing a lack of seriousness or respect.
- Flippancy (n): the quality of being flippant.
Synonyms
- Frivolously: in a carefree, silly, or not serious manner.
- Lightheartedly: in a cheerful or carefree way (can be neutral or positive, unlike "flippantly" which is negative in serious contexts).
- Dismissively: in a manner showing that something is unworthy of consideration.
Antonyms
- Solemnly: in a formal and dignified manner.
- Earnestly: with sincere and intense conviction.
- Respectfully: with deference and esteem.
Adverb
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in a flippant manner
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he answered the reporters' questions flippantly
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this cannot be airily explained to your children
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