Meaning of silly in English

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Classifying Adjective
silly
Definitions
1. pungent adjectives of disesteem
Examples
- « gave me a cockamamie reason for not going »
- « wore a goofy hat »
- « a silly idea »
- « some wacky plan for selling more books »
Synonyms
- foolish
2. lacking seriousness
Examples
- « given to frivolity »
- « a dizzy blonde »
- « light-headed teenagers »
- « silly giggles »
Synonyms
- frivolous
3. inspiring scornful pity
Examples
- « how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years- Dashiell Hammett »
Synonyms
- undignified
4. dazed from or as if from repeated blows
Examples
- « knocked silly by the impact »
- « slaphappy with exhaustion »
Synonyms
- confused
Noun
silly
Definitions
1. a word used for misbehaving children
Examples
- « don't be a silly »

Famous quotes

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