silliness

noun

Definition of sillinessnext
1
as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment she was both amused and irritated by the silliness of his comments regarding the movie they has just seen

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2
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense stop this silliness at once!

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3
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time this inability to refrain from silliness is a distressing sign of professional immaturity

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  1. insanity
  2. nonsense
  3. lightness
  4. madness
  5. stupidity
  6. glee
  7. simplicity
  8. nuts
Noun
  • The legal team for Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September, is considering an insanity defense.
    Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That’s still a bit shy, though, of the insanity that surrounded Stanley cups at their peak.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of insanity
Noun
  • The art world, like the artwork itself, exists in a delicate balance of elitism and absurdity, meaning and nonsense.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The basic idea here is that Vince Vaughn is doing his mid-aughts-dirtbag Vince Vaughn thing but on Christmas — a premise that’s laid on a foundation of plausible-sounding nonsense.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • Varying from Regency, Rococo focuses on ornate decor patterns and a sense of lightness.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Trending on Billboard Returning to the coast has become an outlet for Slater’s newfound sense of lightness.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • But what of the apologists for madness and criminality, the comfortable sophists who invert morality to score partisan points?
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hard Truths Plenty of 2024 movies were of the mind that the only way to respond to a world gone mad is with more madness.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of madness
Noun
  • Navalny’s memoir deftly exposes the infinite vices in the current Russian government that rewards venality, cowardice and stupidity but punishes integrity, brains and the courage to speak truth to power.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
  • That may not be a huge sum of money in a county with an annual operating budget of nearly $5 billion, but it’s got to rank high in sheer stupidity or at least neglect.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of stupidity
Noun
  • Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there’s much more to be said about Ohanian’s original article, as well as the glee with which conservatives seized on its headline claim as the basis for largely groundless attacks on California’s economic policies.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of glee
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  • Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
  • For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nuts
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