Pronunciation

/sɪˈlɪ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Marking lack of sense or seriousness; foolish or absurd. For example: “His jokes were quite silly.”
• Adverb: In a silly manner; foolishly. For example: “She acted silly after winning the game.”

Phrases

• “Act silly” means to behave in a playful or foolish way.
• “Silly putty” is a popular example of a seemingly silly but entertaining material.
• “Don’t be silly” is a phrase used to scold or reassure someone of their irrationality.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The children laughed at the silly antics of the clown.”
• Adverb: “After a long day, she decided to act silly just to feel young again.”
• “It’s silly to worry about something that hasn’t happened yet.”

Synonyms

• Foolish
• Absurd
• Silly-minded
• Unwise
• Nonsensical

Antonyms

• Wise
• Sensible
• Rational
• Thoughtful
• Intelligent