Silly
Silly adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: those silly movie producers who thought that audiences would fall for that gimmick all over again
Nearby Word: silliness
Wise
Wise adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.
Usage example: a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
Nearby Words: wisely, wised
Both words in one sentence
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May masquerade as The Fool, or vice versa; whether silly or wise, he will always display Hidden Depths (if only a knack for comedy and Simpleminded Wisdom) whom the audience may laugh at.
Source: Karmic Trickster -
Not So Above It All: Zelda is her wise and graceful self, yet it seems being with Link has rubbed off on her, as she can be just as silly and mischievous as him at times.
Source: Fan Fic / Paper Mario X -
Mood Dissonance: Hearing Gex's wise-cracks and Non Sequiturs make the horror themed levels very silly, even if they aren't meant to be taken seriously in the first place.
Source: Video Game / Gex
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