How to use silly in a sentence See examples of silly used in a sentence. / ˈsɪl·i / add to word list showing a lack of thought or judgment Not serious and not showing much intelligence Silly describes something that can't be taken seriously You might not mind telling silly jokes, but you don't want to be told a project you've worked hard at is silly
Silly originally meant “happy,” which gives the sense of children's games or harmless jokes. If you say that someone or something is silly, you mean that they are foolish, childish, or ridiculous My best friend tells me that i am silly to be upset about this Why did you tramp about so long in the cold I thought it would be silly to be too rude at that stage. Definition of silly adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Collins concise english dictionary © harpercollins publishers: Absurd frivolous, trivial, or superficial dazed, as from a blow n (modifier) (of a fielding position) near the batter's wicket Having or exhibiting a lack of good judgment or common sense Indulged in silly word play Silly pet names for each other Knocked silly by the impact.
Silly (comparative sillier, superlative silliest) laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance Quotations they were laughing at a silly joke Having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment foolish or stupid
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