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flippantly Antonyms

Opposite of flippantly

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

In a manner that lacks appropriate seriousness or respect; casually and dismissively.

Usage Example

"He responded seriously to the committee's questions about the budget deficit, which alienated several board members."

Strongest
seriously
earnestly
solemnly
Strong
respectfully
gravely
reverently
sincerely
thoughtfully

Similar words to flippantly

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

glibly
frivolously
cavalierly
facetiously
dismissively
ippantly
superficially
lightly
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• Nearby Words

flipchart
flippancy
flippant
flippantly
flipper
flipping
flipside

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