flippantly
flippantly — adverb
1. by treating an important or serious matter too lightly, often with jokes or clev
by treating an important or serious matter too lightly, often with jokes or clever-sounding remarks
Nora spoke flippantly about the factory closure, angering workers who might lose their jobs.
speak flippantly about a serious problem
When the doctor mentioned the risks, Mateo answered flippantly and changed the subject.
answer flippantly after serious news
The mayor was criticized for joking flippantly during the flood briefing.
Please do not discuss the accident so flippantly while the family is still grieving.
Aisha regretted laughing flippantly when her friend described the failed interview.
- facetiously
more formal; often means joking when a serious answer is expected
- glib
as an adjective, focuses on words that sound too smooth and easy to be sincere
- lightly
broader and less critical; can simply mean without much seriousness
- seriously
with full attention to the importance of the topic
- respectfully
with care for other people's feelings or for the situation
文法句型
speak flippantly
reply flippantly
treat something flippantly
flippantly about + noun
用法筆記
Usually criticizes the tone of a comment, joke, laugh, or answer. It suggests that someone sounds too casual or clever about something that deserves care.
常見錯誤
Do not use 'flippantly' for ordinary humour. Say 'She joked cheerfully after dinner' for a light social joke, but 'She joked flippantly about the layoff' when the joke sounds disrespectful.