silliness

Example Sentences

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Despite the silliness, many scientists appreciate the Ig Nobels.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

But unbridled enthusiasm among private investors that led to late-summer silliness in stocks popular with day traders, especially anything bitcoin-related, worried me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Michael Neser claimed four wickets, Scott Boland three, with the silliness of the day summed up by Boland then opening the batting as nightwatchman.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Put into the same boxing ring to duke it out, the movie’s unintentional silliness easily KO’s its blips of emotional gravity.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

“Now what’s all this silliness about rescuing that baby?” the stranger said.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill