silly
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪli/

Definition & Meaning of "silly"in English

01

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

silly definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
silliest
Comparative
sillier
gradable
Examples
She acted silly during the meeting, making everyone laugh.
02

lacking seriousness or importance

silly definition and meaning
Examples
Their silly debate over the best ice cream flavor was pointless.
Silly
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
sillies
Examples
" Do n't be such a silly, " she said with a smile.
silly
Grammatical Information
Examples
He jumped silly high during the celebration, acting like a child.
02

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

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