DITSY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

ditzy

adjective

ˈdit-sē

variants or ditsy

Definition of ditzy

as in goofy

lacking in seriousness or maturity a ditzy comedy full of juvenile humor

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Recent Examples of ditzy Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter. — The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 When the subject of literature came up, Monroe seemed compelled to play to ditzy expectations. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 After portraying Shields with a more distracted and ditzy personality, O'Hara even went on to perform a satirical musical number as part of her impression. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 The pinafore-style dress was in a twee ditsy print and flowed well past her knees, while a leather belt sat happily on her waist without exerting effort to cinch. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ditzy

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Adjective

So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
That was therapeutic for these professional dancers who got to be silly and goofy, but confidently.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

That was a valuable lesson as the previous season, silly errors and lapses in concentration led to the side conceding goals that hamstrung their title ambitions.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Seen as silly, shrunken, and impractical, it’s considered the full-sugar Coca-Cola of jackets—all empty calories, no nutritional value.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

With the film set to go into production in fall 2027 in Alberta, Canada, and Switzerland, Meier is giddy about the prospect of painting on a broader canvas than ever before.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
The attendees were hip, all ages, and slightly giddy, ready to have whales blow their minds.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

Requests for records from Princeton City Schools, Northwest Local Schools and Mason City Schools also largely proved futile.

— Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026
In sick bay, M’Benga tries to remove the table and end his life so Chapel can give up on him, an effort that proves futile.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of futile

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