FLIBBERTIGIBBETY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

flibbertigibbety

adjective

as in uptight

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And the duo’s domestic bliss is interrupted by the arrival of a third party — their older sister Ruthie (Stephanie Hsu), an uptight lawyer whose midlife crisis brings her down to her brother and sister’s level.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
With Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs, and pop star Charli XCX playing against type as Elliot’s uptight girlfriend.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 July 2026

Definition of uptight

Adjective

The researchers focused on volatile elements such as sodium, zinc and potassium, which evaporate easily at high temperatures.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Gonzales pointed to the volatile state budget’s dependence on tax revenue from wealthy Californians, some of whom have proactively moved out of the state because of the proposal.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Because of these risks, many conservation groups and lawmakers are anxious to see permanent protections.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of anxious

Adjective

The mercurial aspect of the ego wants so much to be validated, respected and understood for a pursuit.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
But recovering that value also requires the expertise and capacity to manage a highly mercurial flow of merchandise.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of mercurial

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Diamonds are crystallized under tremendous pressure and heat deep inside the Earth and then thrust to the surface through volcanic activity before they’re scattered by water or wind.

— LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
But what truly sets the GT apart from the competition is how this volcanic performance is deployed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of volcanic

Adjective

From 56 percent off combat boots that bring an edgy finish to polished fall outfits to under-$100 sleek walking sneakers that seamlessly transition from cidery visits to cozy dinners, these Vionic deals shouldn’t be missed.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
While leather jackets have a deep history and utilitarian roots, the piece has become a signifying element of alternative style and edgy, punk sensibility.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of edgy

Adjective

Climate scientists say as temperatures rise ⁠glaciers in the Himalayas retreat, leaving behind unstable glacial lakes held back by little more than loose rock and ice, above valleys home to millions.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Volcanoes National Park urged visitors to keep their distance from the unstable cliff edges to avoid putting themselves, or first responders, in danger.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of unstable

Adjective

There were a couple of nervy moments as Araujo shanked a routine clearance for a corner and struggled to defend some crosses to the back post.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Whaley holed a nervy 5-foot bogey putt on the 18th hole to defeat Georgia senior Carter Loflin.

— Mercury News staff, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of nervy

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