silly
/ˈsɪl.i/noun, adjective2 syllables
Silly means: lacking seriousness; given to frivolity.
Synonyms for silly21
adjective, as in lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
adjective, as in inspiring scornful pity
adjective, as in dazed from or as if from repeated blows
What does silly mean?5
adjective
1
lacking seriousness; given to frivolity“a dizzy blonde”
2
ludicrous, foolish“wore a goofy hat”
3
inspiring scornful pity“how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years”
4
dazed from or as if from repeated blows“knocked silly by the impact”
noun
1
a word used for misbehaving children“don't be a silly”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with silly?10
Silly in a sentence
- This is a silly example, i.e. it exemplifies something silly.gleki
- I know it might sound silly, but it's true.Hybrid
- All you do is worry about silly, little things!nonong
- Don't make silly faces, or your face will get stuck like that.Hybrid
- If you do silly things, you must accept the consequences without complaining.sharris123
- I see a silly face, walking around and smiling at me.espamatics
- Benedito played with the kids, making them laugh with his silly antics.Amastan
- It's silly to hate all roses, just because one stung you.carlosalberto
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of silly
as a noun
- plural
- sillies
as a adjective
- comparative
- sillier
- superlative
- silliest