Silly: meaning, definitions and examples

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silly

[ ˈsɪli ]

^{Context #1}

funny

Having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish.

Synonyms

absurd, foolish, ridiculous

Examples of usage

That was a silly mistake.
Don't be silly, it's just a joke.
Stop being so silly and focus on the task at hand.

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childish

Lacking seriousness or responsibility; showing a lack of maturity.

Synonyms

childish, immature, juvenile

Examples of usage

Don't be so silly, grow up!
I can't believe he's still acting silly at his age.

Translations

Translations of the word "silly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tolo

bobo
tolice

🇮🇳 मूर्ख

बेवकूफ
मूर्खता

🇩🇪 dumm

albern
töricht

🇮🇩 bodoh

konyol
tolol

🇺🇦 дурний

смішний
безглуздий

🇵🇱 głupi

śmieszny
niemądry

🇯🇵 ばか

愚か
馬鹿げた

🇫🇷 stupide

idiot
ridicule

🇪🇸 tonto

estúpido
ridículo

🇹🇷 aptal

saçma
budala

🇰🇷 어리석은

바보 같은
터무니없는

🇸🇦 غبي

أحمق
سخيف

🇨🇿 hloupý

směšný
pošetilý

🇸🇰 hlúpy

smiešny
pošetilý

🇨🇳 愚蠢的

傻的
荒唐的

🇸🇮 neumen

smešen
bedast

🇮🇸 heimskur

kjánalegur
fáránlegur

🇰🇿 ақымақ

күлкілі
ақымақтық

🇬🇪 მოსულელი

სულელი
აბსურდული

🇦🇿 axmaq

gülünc
mənasız

🇲🇽 tonto

estúpido
ridículo

Word origin

The word 'silly' originated in the late Middle English period from the Old English 'sӯllīc' meaning happy, innocent, or deserving of pity. Over time, its meaning evolved to describe something lacking in seriousness or good judgment. The word has been used in English literature and colloquial speech for centuries to describe foolish or childish behavior.