Solemn, not inclined to flippancy (7)

I believe the answer is:

serious

(Other definitions for serious that I've seen before include "Earnest, sincere" , "Earnest - important" , "Stern" , "Earnest; vital" , "Not light or frivolous" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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