Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for flippant. Search instead for klippavsats.
Definitions

flippant

[flip-uhnt] / ˈflɪp ənt /
ADJECTIVE
irreverent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheeky cocky disrespectful glib offhand playful rude
WEAK
brassy breezy flighty flip fresh frivolous impertinent impudent insolent lippy nervy pert sassy smart smart-alecky superficial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
mannerly nice respectful
WEAK
courteous reverent serious

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Platitudes, by their nature, can come off as flippant.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“I try to be very respectful of human remains, and not be flippant about it,” he told the Tulsa World.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

And his version of the Russian literary masterpiece - which starts with the phrase "bloody hell" - is about being flippant and irreverent.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Responding to the flippant nature of his previous response, Isaac noted how seemingly obnoxious that quote sounded.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

Something about the middle pretty made it hard to be flippant He was wisdom personified, his manner so serious and formal that Tally found herself wishing she had dressed up.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld