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silly Definition and Meaning in English (silly definition)

adjective
Synonyms:foolishabsurdridiculous
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Silly definition: Lacking common sense or good judgment; foolish or absurd.

Definitions of Silly

  1. 1adjective

    Lacking common sense or good judgment; foolish or absurd.

Example Sentences

casual

“Don't be silly, of course you can do it!”

casual

“He made a silly mistake on the exam.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounsilliness
adverbsillily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

silly seasonexpression

A period, typically during the summer, when there is little serious news and the media focuses on trivial or sensational stories.

silly gooseexpression

A playful term of endearment or mild rebuke for someone acting foolishly.

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Silly definition: Lacking common sense or good judgment; foolish or absurd.
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