Words similar to silliness

Example sentences for: silliness

How can you use “silliness” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Others took a more literal approach to silliness.
The world's papers don't know if they should try to explain Boris Yeltsin's actions Monday--his sudden dismissal of Prime Minister Sergei Stepashin and his naming of Vladimir Putin as the country's fifth premier in 17 months--or write them off as vodka-induced silliness.
Several critics carp that Mike Myers' horny '60s swinger is not as novel the second time around: "Most of the silliness has become pretty strenuous and some of the sweetness has settled into desperation" (Joe Morgenstern, the Wall Street Journal ). But despite their protestations, reviewers can't help recounting all their favorite jokes from the film, a habit that effectively dilutes their complaints.
Others nominated titles whose silliness was revealed by time, public debunking, or both.
He can indulge in the self-serving grandstanding and self-effacing silliness that only William Weld could possibly pull off.