Simple meaning
What does Silly mean?
Silly means goofy, playful, or not very serious.
Dictionary definition
Playfully funny, not serious, or a little foolish.
Example sentences
Silly in a sentence
easy
We wore silly hats for the parade.
medium
The silly rhyme made everyone giggle.
hard
It was silly to worry about a tiny mistake all day.
Synonyms
Words like Silly
goofyUse for playful, funny behavior.
funnyUse when something makes people laugh.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Silly word family
Base word
silly
adjective
sillier
More silly.
adjective
silliest
Most silly.
noun
silliness
Playful or foolish behavior.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to silly?
Silly and goofy both describe playful or funny behavior.
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