What is another word for Flightily?

Pronunciation: [flˈa͡ɪtɪlɪ] (IPA)

Flightily is an adverb that means frivolously, recklessly, or without seriousness. Some possible synonyms for this word include capriciously, impulsively, erratically, fickle, giddily, skittishly, inconstantly, or whimsically. These words all suggest a sense of unpredictability or instability, indicating a lack of control or direction in one's actions or thoughts. Other possible words that may be used synonymously with flightily include flippantly, carelessly, insouciantly, or vacuously, all of which imply a sense of superficiality or shallowness in one's behavior or attitude. Regardless of the specific word chosen, synonyms for flightily all share a sense of lightness, spontaneity, or frivolity.

What are the hypernyms for Flightily?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Flightily

This old woman, from long solitude, I suppose, talked to others as if she were talking to herself, and rambled on, Flightily and vaguely.
"The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3"
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
The farmer, while his mind still hung about thousands of pounds and a certain incomprehensible division of them to produce a distinct intelligible total, and set before him the sum of Anthony's riches, could see that his elder daughter was behaving Flightily and neglecting the true interests of the family, and he was chagrined.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
The old man talked well, though Flightily, with a constant reference of all topics to his own standards, recollections, and friendships, which was characteristic, but in him not unattractive.
"Lady Rose's Daughter"
Mrs. Humphry Ward

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