silliness

Example Sentences

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Random observations on the silliness of all the action—“That monkey just used his cuteness for crime!”—are about as close as we get to humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The magic of this “Salome” is its transcendence of silliness into acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Despite the silliness, many scientists appreciate the Ig Nobels.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

To add to the silliness, Carse then arrived as a pinch-hitter at number three after Crawley and Ben Duckett struck 51 in 6.5 overs - England's highest opening partnership of the series.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

“Yes, Papa,” I said, taking the silliness out of my voice.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia