as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
no one appreciates your flippancy during our religious services
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Recent Examples of flippancy
This flippancy may have more than a little to do with the freediving community’s attitude toward Šobat’s breath-holding achievements.
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Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
The flippancy with which these characters are made to bite the dust establishes the film’s combustible tone.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
We’ve all been cast adrift in the cognitive dissonance between the visceral seriousness of the crime and the abject flippancy of the shooter, the brutality of the shooting and the memes reacting to Kirk’s bigoted views.
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Raven Smith,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
There are, at times, flashes of exasperation in her responses to Agnes’ possessiveness or flippancy.
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Jon Frosch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for flippancy
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
The flippancy with which these characters are made to bite the dust establishes the film’s combustible tone.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
We’ve all been cast adrift in the cognitive dissonance between the visceral seriousness of the crime and the abject flippancy of the shooter, the brutality of the shooting and the memes reacting to Kirk’s bigoted views.
—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
There are, at times, flashes of exasperation in her responses to Agnes’ possessiveness or flippancy.
—
Jon Frosch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for flippancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flippancy
Noun
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There was a sort of lightness to the mood of a team that was still trying to absorb the news.
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Hughes suggests a dusty pink or light beige to lift and soften the richness of the floor, while Alonso notes that cooler neutrals can offer a nice contrast, adding some lightness to the room.
Noun
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
Noun
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Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.
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Now, there is country-wide camaraderie and glee, mainstream momentum like never before.
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The silliness of that aspect of the story is baked into this interpretation, with several very meta acknowledgments.
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No, no jersey burnings or any of that silliness in the wake of Antetokounmpo working his way out of Milwaukee.
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Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.
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The brand has been making objects for the kitchen and table since 1921, with many of their playful pieces offering a bit of levity and never taking themselves too seriously.
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Dying was such a momentous thing to do, and while Matthew, their dear friend, their cousin-brother, had been off doing it, the women had occupied themselves with such frivolities as cleaning and heat.
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Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair.
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Let effort speak louder than frivolousness.
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“Flippancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flippancy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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