Word SILLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

silly

🇺🇸 [ˈsɪli]

Meanings

Lacking in seriousness, often in a playful or light-hearted way. It can refer to actions or behaviors that are foolish, absurd, or trivial. While sometimes used in a humorous context, it can also imply a lack of maturity or sense.

Examples

• His silly antics made everyone laugh.
• Don't be so silly, that idea will never work.
• She made a silly mistake by forgetting her keys.

Synonyms

foolish • absurd • ridiculous

Antonyms

serious • sensible • logical