Exceptional
Exceptional adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.
Usage example: a special school for exceptional children
Silly is an antonym for exceptional.
Silly
Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
Exceptional is an antonym for silly.
Nearby Word: silliness
Both words in one sentence
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He often portrays himself on TV as a stoic badass with few emotions and exceptional martial arts skills...until he answers a silly or private question, thus revealing himself as a hidden dork with a habit of saying goofy or embarrassing things.
Source: Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass
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