Example Sentences

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Celine Dion is lovingly lampooned in all her sentimental goofiness, along with the fervid plot of James Cameron’s blockbuster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But for all its goofiness, the 2013 “Austenland,” directed by Jerusha Hess from Shannon Hale’s novel and starring an adorable Ms. Russell, reflects the obsessive nature of Austen worship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Glimpses of that ghoulishness arrive in scenes where Orlok is plaguing Ellen, but when he’s hunting and not haunting, Skarsgård overextends himself to the point it veers on goofiness.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

Added Eilish, “It’s so perfect for the movie. It’s so perfect for Ken. And just the goofiness and the silliness of that character.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2024

But Brit-Brat's goofiness definitely made me feel like maybe I could vibe with them.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds