as in silly
lacking in seriousness or maturity
it's not appropriate to be goofy at a funeral
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Recent Examples of goofy
Afterlife movies tend to be amiable in a goofy way, one that ends up tamping down the stakes.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Hope Anne is goofy, affectionate, full of zest, and has so much love to give.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Because the words on the paper are goofy!
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Mega Victreebel sees the Grass and Poison-type Pokémon swell up to a massive size, becoming much rounder, much more dangerous, and frankly, much goofier.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Hope Anne is goofy, affectionate, full of zest, and has so much love to give.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Because the words on the paper are goofy!
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Mega Victreebel sees the Grass and Poison-type Pokémon swell up to a massive size, becoming much rounder, much more dangerous, and frankly, much goofier.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goofy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goofy
Adjective
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This dance party for toddlers and preschoolers is packed with silly puppets, cheerful songs, and endless smiles!—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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And why that silly jacket in the middle of June?—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both actors do very well at building their secret courtship, which is at first playful and giddy, and later intense, desperate and even violent.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the job search proved futile, partly due to visa uncertainties and the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Truly, skimping on this step will render everything else futile.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Goofy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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