silly about

Example Sentences

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“We are not daft, we know we have to focus on playing one of the best teams in the world. We’re not being silly about it,” Heckingbottom added.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023

There is, in an era of thoroughly internationalized ensembles, something quaint and a little silly about the notion of touring with your country’s repertory.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2022

There’s just something smarmy and wonderfully silly about it that just fit our silly villain.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2021

"I feel silly about this now, but I just trusted them," Jacobi said.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2020

I hear a memory of her voice: Don't be silly about meeting boys and girls at court.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton