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flippancy Antonyms

Opposite of flippancy

Pinning down the opposite of flippancy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A lack of proper seriousness or respect, especially when dealing with important or solemn matters.

Usage Example

"The spokesperson's seriousness during the press conference drew sharp criticism from the public."

Strongest
seriousness
solemnity
earnestness
Strong
gravity
sincerity
reverence
respect

Similar words to flippancy

Words similar to flippancy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

levity
frivolity
glibness
impertinence
impudence
insolence
witticism
quip
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• Nearby Words

flinty
flip
flip-flop
flippancy
flippant
flippantly
flipping

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flippancy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flippancy
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