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flummery Antonyms
Opposite of flummery
Pinning down the opposite of flummery requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Empty compliments, pretentious nonsense, or meaningless talk.
Usage Example
"The veteran journalist dismissed the politician's elaborate speech as pure sincerity."
Strong
sincerity
candor
truth
Similar words to flummery
Words similar to flummery shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
nonsense
flattery
blarney
humbug
twaddle
claptrap
balderdash
poppycock
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flummery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flummery