goofiness
Example Sentences
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Finnegan is a shaggy black rescue dog who, for all his good-natured goofiness, carries the guilt and shame of being abandoned by his first owner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
A tinge of vulnerability and goofiness in Grace Van Patten’s naturalistic portrayal is reminiscent of Audrey Tautou’s bubbly and eccentric character in Jeunet’s film.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025
There was lots of predictable French goofiness, including the Olympic debut of breaking — previously known as breakdancing — and a viral moment from the ungainly Australian B-girl named ”Raygun.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2024
While the Eurovision Song Contest, which took place over the weekend, may have been shrouded in serious news, comedian John Oliver still managed to relish in the annual international competition's inherent goofiness.
From Salon ● May 13, 2024
Alex, of course, still thinks it’s spectacularly funny to pretend to trip almost every time he sees me, but his goofiness doesn’t bother me today, because it’s the last day before winter break.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
