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Sillier: meaning, definitions and examples

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sillier

 

[ ˈsɪliər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative degree

Sillier is the comparative form of silly, meaning it describes something much more foolish or lacking in seriousness compared to another. It is often used to highlight a greater degree of absurdity or playfulness.

Synonyms

foolisher, more absurd, more ridiculous

Examples of usage

  • That prank was sillier than I expected.
  • His jokes just keep getting sillier.
  • The film became sillier as it progressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "sillier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais tolo

🇮🇳 अधिक बेवकूफ

🇩🇪 dümmer

🇮🇩 lebih bodoh

🇺🇦 більш дурний

🇵🇱 bardziej głupi

🇯🇵 より愚かな

🇫🇷 plus idiot

🇪🇸 más tonto

🇹🇷 daha aptal

🇰🇷 더 어리석은

🇸🇦 أكثر سخافة

🇨🇿 hloupější

🇸🇰 hlúpejší

🇨🇳 更傻

🇸🇮 bolj neumen

🇮🇸 þröngva

🇰🇿 одан да ақымақ

🇬🇪 მეტი უაზრო

🇦🇿 daha axmaq

🇲🇽 más tonto

Etymology

The word 'silly' originates from the Old English word 'sælig', which means 'happy' or 'blessed'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to someone who is naive or lacking in good sense. By the late Middle Ages, 'silly' had taken on a more negative connotation, suggesting foolishness or lack of seriousness. The comparative form 'sillier' followed from this transformation, adopting the -ier suffix to denote a higher degree of silliness. The usage of the word has continued to evolve, often being used in a lighthearted or playful manner in modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,909, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.