Synonyms for flippantly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : flip-uhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɪp ənt |
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Définition 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
- "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
Antonyms for flippantly
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