Antonyms for flippantly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : flip-uhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɪp ənt

Definition of flippantly

Origin : c.1600, "talkative;" 1670s, "displaying unbecoming levity," apparently an extended form of flip (v.). Shortened form flip is attested from 1847. Related: Flippantly.

As in lightly : adv gently, effortlessly

Example sentences :

"Fool if she doesn't," replied this elegant young gentleman, flippantly.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

"I hope none of God's bears is roaming about," replied Alice, flippantly.
Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland

“Oh, only made some funny noises,” retorted Miss Jones, flippantly.
Extract from : « Joan of Arc of the North Woods » by Holman Day

In reference to this it is flippantly asked, 'What does the house build?'
Extract from : « The Verbalist » by Thomas Embly Osmun, (AKA Alfred Ayres)

Not flippantly, but reverently, leave your misdeeds in a limbo where they may not rise to haunt you.
Extract from : « The Untroubled Mind » by Herbert J. Hall

"Call out the fire department, probably," said Eleanor flippantly.
Extract from : « Quin » by Alice Hegan Rice

"I am sorry to hear you speak so flippantly on a solemn subject," said Milburgh.
Extract from : « The Daffodil Mystery » by Edgar Wallace

"Much obliged for the information," declared Kathleen flippantly.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower

"I knew you were talking about me," declared Kathleen flippantly.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower

“On the psychology of Dr. Hinsdale you mean,” amended Madeline flippantly.
Extract from : « Betty Wales Senior » by Margaret Warde

Synonyms for flippantly

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