1
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
a warning that her usual flightiness wouldn't be tolerated at the ceremony honoring war veterans
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as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
his flightiness before the bar exam was so bad that he nearly made himself sick
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flightiness
Noun
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Reliable comedic turns from Rick Hoffman's hapless Louis and Sarah Rafferty's fierce Donna brought a lightness to the show and rounded out the ensemble.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025 -
The record will explore the question of magic in all of its unexpected manifestations, even the ones that aren’t typically described with the lightness of the world, like grief.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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While some financial hiccups are normal in early adulthood, ongoing instability could signal deeper struggles with budgeting, impulsivity or even financial anxiety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Merz vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a moment when Trump had sowed anxiety on the continent by scrambling traditional alliances and embracing Russia.—
Emmett Lindner,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What the public worries about is clarity from their politicians.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Another major worry for those who’ve been able to live in their homes is all the trash.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Despite scoring four goals in 11 first-half minutes, there was a sense of unease around St James’ Park in the second half before Newcastle United finally saw out victory against Nottingham Forest.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Existential unease permeated the festival program, though the Forum — the section dedicated to more experimental works — conjured this mood at the most forceful, and visually transportive, register.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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That glee in the face of pain may come back to haunt Trump.—
Maureen Dowd,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Her glee is deeper than that, and on this night, it was shared by scores of school faculty, administrators, students and alums, some in their 80s, who squeezed into crammed quarters for an up-close peek of the now merging with the future.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Values are whatever drives us and can include family, faith or frivolity.—
Mary E. Dozier,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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As plans for January premières, luncheons, and awards shows were upended, we were treated to an almost moralistic spectacle of Tinseltown frivolities colliding with the elemental dictates of Mother Nature.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Showing these moments of levity was my way of honoring that.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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Severance Season 2: All About the Sci-Fi Thriller Starring Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette Despite the show's darker themes and subject matters, Walken can find moments of levity between takes — and Turturro, 67, is a big help in that.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Pakistan is the host of this tournament, though tensions between the nation and India have led to some matches taking place in Dubai.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Balanced mid palate with slight tension between acidity and the chunky red and black fruits.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Flightiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flightiness. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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