Silliness: meaning, definitions and examples
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silliness
[ หsษชlษชnษs ]
senseless behavior
The quality or state of being foolish or irrational; lack of good sense or judgment.
Synonyms
absurdity, foolishness, irrationality, nonsense
Examples of usage
- He couldn't help but laugh at the silliness of the situation.
- Her silliness often led to embarrassing moments.
- The silliness of his actions became apparent to everyone.
childish behavior
Foolish or childish behavior; a lighthearted and playful attitude.
Synonyms
childishness, frivolity, mischief, playfulness
Examples of usage
- The silliness of the children brightened up the room.
- She enjoyed the silliness of their antics.
- Sometimes a bit of silliness is exactly what we need.
Translations
Translations of the word "silliness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tolice
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Dummheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebodohan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัััััั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupota
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ (oroka-sa)
๐ซ๐ท sottise
๐ช๐ธ tonterรญa
๐น๐ท aptallฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ฆฌ์์ (eoriseogeum)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ุงูุฉ (hamฤqah)
๐จ๐ฟ hloupost
๐ธ๐ฐ hlรบposลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ ข (yรบchวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ neumnost
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskulegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐาััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแแฃแ แ (suleluri)
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaqlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonterรญa
Word origin
The word 'silliness' originated from the Middle English 'selynesse' in the 14th century, which meant 'simple happiness or kindness.' Over time, the meaning shifted to its current definition of foolish or irrational behavior. The word has evolved to represent a light-hearted and playful attitude, often associated with children or comedic situations.