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flippant

 

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Adjective flippant has 1 sense
  1. flippant, light-minded - showing inappropriate levity
    Antonym: serious (indirect, via frivolous)

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Flippant

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition:

Disrespectfully or casually lacking in seriousness or relevance.

Sense 1:

In a lighthearted or teasing manner.

Example sentence: Don't take her seriously, she was just making flippant remarks during the conversation.

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Sense 2:

Showing a lack of proper respect or seriousness, often in a sarcastic or mocking way.

Example sentence: The teacher scolded the student for his flippant response to her question.

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Sense 3:

Superficial or shallow, lacking depth or thought.

Example sentence: The movie relied on flippant humor, failing to address the underlying social issues.

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