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Flippantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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flippantly

 

[ ˈflɪpəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a light-hearted or joking manner

Flippantly is an adverb that describes doing something in a disrespectful or unserious way, often with a lack of consideration for the consequences. It implies a lack of seriousness or depth in the way something is said or done. People may use this adverb to show that they are not taking a topic or situation seriously.

Synonyms

facetiously, glibly, jokingly, lightly

Examples of usage

  • She answered the serious question flippantly, causing offense.
  • He flippantly dismissed the concerns of his colleagues.
  • The comedian spoke flippantly about the controversial topic, sparking debate.
  • Don't speak so flippantly about such an important issue.
  • I was surprised by how flippantly he treated the matter.

Translations

Translations of the word "flippantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 levianamente

🇮🇳 गैरजिम्मेदाराना तरीके से

🇩🇪 leichtfertig

🇮🇩 dengan sembrono

🇺🇦 легковажно

🇵🇱 lekkomyślnie

🇯🇵 軽率に (けいそつに)

🇫🇷 désinvoltement

🇪🇸 frívolamente

🇹🇷 düşüncesizce

🇰🇷 경솔하게

🇸🇦 بتهور

🇨🇿 lehkovážně

🇸🇰 ľahkomyseľne

🇨🇳 轻率地 (qīngshuài de)

🇸🇮 lahkomiselno

🇮🇸 léttúðlega

🇰🇿 жеңілтек түрде

🇬🇪 ფლიპანტურად

🇦🇿 yüngülxasiyyətli

🇲🇽 frívolamente

Etymology

The word 'flippantly' originated from the adjective 'flippant,' which first appeared in the 17th century. It is derived from the French word 'flippant,' meaning 'talkative' or 'chattering.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include a sense of frivolity or lack of seriousness. The adverb form 'flippantly' became popular in the 19th century and has since been used to describe a casual or disrespectful attitude.

See also: flip, flippancy, flippant, flipper.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,404 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.