silliness

Example Sentences

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Despite the silliness, many scientists appreciate the Ig Nobels.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The characters’ propensity for ugly faces, silliness and a bit of grossness too, stems from the portrayals of girlhood and young womanhood that appeal to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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

In family touch football, there’s no silliness about the receiver needing to keep both feet or one foot in bounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Formal dinners require a procession from the sitting rooms into the dining room, a process I find to be the height of silliness.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland