flippant

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flippant

(adjective)

Meaning

lacking proper seriousness

Example

"Her flippant remarks during the meeting annoyed the serious attendees."

Synonyms

frivolousdismissive

Antonyms

serioussolemn

More about this word

Word origin
From the Old French 'flippant', meaning to flip or toss.
Related word forms
  • adverb: flippantly
  • noun: flippancy

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