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

Optimism is a key theme, expressed through color, embellishment, interesting fabrics and prints, alongside a new sense of lightness designed for the realities of summer.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The show set, which was a recreation of a cityscape with futuristic cars hovering over the runway, was a collaboration with set designer James Chinlund that contrasted with the lightness of the collection.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of lightness

Noun

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Its frothy, pastel hues and single moment of contrived levity (when one dance claims a trumpet solo for a joke about jamming her toe) is one of those quintessential examples of Balanchine’s repertoire showing its age.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The event aims to inject some levity into an historically adversarial relationship, reminding both sides of the spirit of the game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of levity

Noun

The gym is serviceable, and while there is no spa, you are perfectly placed to get out there and not waste time on such frivolities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Moving beyond frivolity, fashion becomes an active subject in its own right, as important as the individual within his gaze.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of frivolity

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