zaniness
- a word derived from zany.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Brace yourself for more tech-price zaniness until morale improves.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
Riley, who rose to fame as a member of the hip-hop group the Coup, uses zaniness to get his message across.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
There are screen-based offerings as well, but the emphasis is often on the communal, as evidenced by the anyone-can-be-an-artist zaniness that is “Sloppy Forgeries.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2024
Geofffery Macnab of iNews was slightly less enthusiastic, suggesting "some of the exposition is on the clunky side" and adding: "At feature length, the plot feels stretched, and the zaniness becomes wearing."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2023
Also known for zaniness is Seattle’s own Tariqa Waters, who’s working on a brand-new installation called “4th Sunday.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
