grave; sober; solemn; serious; without excess; simple

Cindy loves to imitate politicians by dressing up in a suit and taking on a _________ tone of voice.

Many teachers like to __________ lecture students on the importance of good work habits and goal setting.

foolish or inane; silly

involving ludicrous or mocking treatment of a solemn subject

Psychopaths are usually emotionally _________ from what is going on around them.

The child's impression of his mother was ________ as he insolently would parade around in her clothes and mock her voice.

The painting was characterized by wild, ________ colors and shapes.

lacking sense, significance, or ideas

The oblivious man __________ made fun of his new wife's accent.

Someone trying to mock another culture's speech might speak with an ______ accent that no one can understand.

willing to believe or trust too readily; gullible

The actress is an arrogant and ________ woman who orders everyone around.

John would always play pranks on his _________ younger brother, who would fall for anything.