flippancy

IPA/ˈflɪpənsi/
IPA/ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy — noun

1. a way of speaking or behaving that treats an important topic as a joke, often to

1.名詞C1
釋義

a way of speaking or behaving that treats an important topic as a joke, often to seem amusing or smart

例句

The judge frowned at Selim's flippancy when he laughed during the murder trial.

flippancy about a grave matter draws disapproval

Ayana answered every health question with a flippancy that worried her doctor.

flippancy + about/toward a serious topic

同義詞
  • frivolity

    lightness about things that deserve weight; less about trying to sound clever

  • levity

    humour at a moment when seriousness is expected; can be neutral, flippancy is usually disapproving

  • glibness

    smooth, easy talk that lacks real thought or sincerity

反義詞
  • earnestness

    serious, sincere attention to a matter

  • gravity

    serious manner suited to an important subject

用法筆記

Almost always uncountable and carries disapproval — the speaker thinks the lightness is out of place. Often paired with a grave topic via 'about' or 'toward'.

常見錯誤

❌She made a flippancy about death.
✅She made a flippant remark about death.
💡flippancy is the quality, not a single comment; use the adjective 'flippant' for one remark.