Flippant synonyms and antonyms

flĭp'ənt

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facetious (related)
Playfully jocular; humorous:
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irreverent
Critical of what is generally accepted or respected; satirical:
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fresh
Not cooked, dried, frozen, or spoiled.
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airy
Lighthearted; vivacious
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disrespectful
Lacking respect
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brassy
Resembling brass.
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sassy
Stylish; chic:
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rude (related)
Harsh in sound; discordant; not musical
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saucy
The definition of saucy is someone or something overly forward or bold, lively, impertinent or flippant.
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smart
Energetic or quick in movement:
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bold
Bright and vivid; rich
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brazen
Resembling brass, as in color or strength.
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chatty
(Informal) Of a text or speech, expressed in a conversational style.
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fluent
The definition of fluent is having complete knowledge of a foreign language so you can express yourself in that language, or the ability to speak easily, flow freely or move smoothly.
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Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
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glib
Glib is defined as speaking in a very smooth, easy way, which may appear to be insincere.
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malapert
(Now archaic) Impudent, cheeky, saucy. [from 15th c.]
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pert
High-spirited, lively, or cheerful:
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smart-alecky
Having the quality of a smart-aleck; rude, disrespectful
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voluble
The definition of voluble is someone who speaks easily and says a lot of words.
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persifleur
One who participates in light, playful talk or banter or persiflage.
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sassiness
The quality of being sassy.
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sauciness
The property of being saucy
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respectful (antonym)
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
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reverent (antonym)
The definition of reverent is feeling awe and respect.
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serious (antonym)
The definition of serious is showing deep thought, not joking, or a situation that requires careful thought.
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light-minded
Not given to heavy thoughts or thinking, frivolous, not serious.
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condescending (related)
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sarcastic (related)
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pedantic (related)
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puerile (related)
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patronizing (related)
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tactless (related)
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trite (related)
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dismissive (related)
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pretentious (related)
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uncharitable (related)
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talkative
Marked by or having a disposition to talk.
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impudent
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
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courteous (antonym)
The definition of courteous is a polite and considerate person.
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Flippant Sentence Examples

  • Something about his flippant answer made her think he would be a master at verbal fencing.

  • So many people have a flippant attitude to the potential risks and effects of skin cancer.

  • How then can they be so flippant about shattering peoples lives and dreams?

  • I'd say something flippant like, " If I die, you can have my boots " .

  • It is certainly not my wish to appear flippant.

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