Synonyms of goofy

goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē 

as in silly

lacking in seriousness or maturity

it's not appropriate to be goofy at a funeral

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silly
• giddy
• futile
• playful
• frivolous
• ditzy
• scatterbrained
• foolish
• puerile
• harebrained
• yeasty
• frothy
• dizzy
• happy
• flighty
• scatty
• crazy
• light-minded
• featherbrained
• inane
• shallow
• thoughtless
• nonsensical
• superficial
• fatuous
• birdbrained
• light-headed
• daffy
• exuberant
• lighthearted
• witless
• flippant
• daft
• giggly
• sappy
• fluttery
• light
• fruity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• serious
• earnest
• sober
• thoughtful
• somber
• melancholy
• serious-minded
• grave
• heavy
• unfrivolous
• solemn
• severe
• dignified
• staid
• sedate
• no-nonsense

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of goofy

The original Scrubs, created by Bill Lawrence, followed the goofy and heartwarming antics of healthcare professionals at teaching hospital Sacred Heart Hospital and ran from 2001 to 2010. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026

Mason was funny, goofy and crazy in all the right ways; he will be remembered for singing and dancing around the house with a wide smile on his face and a skip in his step. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

If the movie is more goofy than profound, that may be the point. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes. — CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026