How to use silly 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.
Silly (band), an east german rock group from the 1970s the sillies, an american punk rock band formed in 1977 silly (album), the 2008 debut album by taiwanese singer and songwriter queen wei silly (song), a 1981 song by deniece williams 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. Silly (comparative sillier, superlative silliest) laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance
Definition of silly adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. 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.
See examples of silly used in a sentence. Having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment foolish or stupid
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