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silly
Example
His silly mistake cost the team the game, but everyone forgave him because it was just a friendly match.
She could n't help but feel a bit silly wearing a costume to the costume party, but she soon embraced the fun of it.
His attempts to impress her with his silly jokes only succeeded in making her roll her eyes.
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lacking seriousness or importance
Example
She wore a silly hat to the party to lighten the mood.
Making silly faces in class can disrupt the lesson.
Playing pranks on April Fools ' Day is silly but fun.
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dazed from or as if from repeated blows
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inspiring scornful pity
silly
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in an exaggerated manner
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in an absurd or ridiculous way, often characterized by foolishness or playful behavior
Example
His silly mistake cost the team the game, but everyone forgave him because it was just a friendly match.
She couldn't help but feel a bit silly wearing a costume to the costume party, but she soon embraced the fun of it.
His attempts to impress her with his silly jokes only succeeded in making her roll her eyes.
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