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British pronunciation
/ˈsɪli/

Definition & Meaning of "silly"

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showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

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She acted silly during the meeting, making everyone laugh.
She was being silly when she wore mismatched shoes on purpose.
02

lacking seriousness or importance

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Their silly debate over the best ice cream flavor was pointless.
It 's silly to focus on such trivial details.
Silly
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a foolish person, often used affectionately or humorously as a form of address

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" Do n't be such a silly, " she said with a smile.
He called her a silly for forgetting her keys again.
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He jumped silly high during the celebration, acting like a child.
She laughed silly loud, drawing attention from the entire room.
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in an absurd way, often characterized by foolishness or playful behavior

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He danced silly at the party, spinning around without a care.
She laughed silly at the joke, even though it was n't that funny.
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