FLIPPANCY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

flippancy

noun

ˈfli-pən(t)-sē

Definition of flippancy

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. — 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

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Noun

There was a sort of lightness to the mood of a team that was still trying to absorb the news.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
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.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Definition of lightness

Noun

How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Now, there is country-wide camaraderie and glee, mainstream momentum like never before.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

Minions & Monsters kept its familiar chaos intact, but its turn toward sentiment may have left behind some of the pure silliness that built its core audience at home.

— David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Karaoke, whether at a public bar or in one of the private rooms available in most cities, is commitment-free silliness and one of the easiest ways to shake off a long week.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of silliness

Noun

Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
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.

— Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

Definition of levity

Noun

Photographer Phil Oh captures the drama and frivolity in Paris as designers present their latest couture collections.

— Phil Oh, Vogue, 7 July 2026
There is also a modular set so that the party literally shifts and revolves and let the audience perceive the frivolities from multiple perspectives.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of frivolity

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