Grave and Goofy

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Grave adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: when I asked him how his dog was doing, he looked grave and said, “Not good”

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Goofy is an antonym for grave.

Nearby Words: gravely, gravel, graved, graver, graveled

Goofy adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Usage example: it's not appropriate to be goofy at a funeral

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Grave is an antonym for goofy.

Nearby Words: goof, goofed, goofing

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