flippantly

adverb

UK/ˈflɪp.ᵊnt.li/
US/ˈflɪp.ᵊnt.li/

Definitions of flippantly adverb

  1. in a disrespectful and unserious manner, especially when dealing with serious matters, often to appear witty or clever

    轻率地;轻浮地;草率地

    • He answered the important question flippantly.

      他轻率地回答了这个重要的问题。

    • She didn't want to make a comment flippantly at such a serious event.

      在这么严肃的场合,她不想轻率地发表评论。

    • Don't take this warning flippantly; it's very important.

      不要轻率地对待这个警告;它非常重要。