silly

ˈsɪ

lly

/ˈsɪli/

Definition & Meaning of "silly"in English

silly

ADJECTIVE

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

goofy

kooky

playful

wacky

zany

Examples

She acted silly during the meeting, making everyone laugh.

lacking seriousness or importance

Examples

Their silly debate over the best ice cream flavor was pointless.

Silly

NOUN

a foolish person, often used affectionately or humorously as a form of address

goof

Examples

" Do n't be such a silly, " she said with a smile.

silly

ADVERB

in an exaggerated manner

deadly

deucedly

devilishly

insanely

madly

Examples

He jumped silly high during the celebration, acting like a child.

in an absurd way, often characterized by foolishness or playful behavior

absurdly

laughably

ludicrously

preposterously

ridiculously

Examples

He danced silly at the party, spinning around without a care.

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Definition & Meaning of "silly"in English

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