Silly

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪliː/

Silly (adjective)

  1. showing a lack of thought or good sense, often in a funny way.
  2. not important or serious, often in a playful way.
  3. acting in a way that is more like a child than an adult.

Examples

  • The movie was silly but entertaining.
  • She wore a silly hat to the party.

Common collocations: silly joke, silly mistake, silly grin, silly question, silly mood

Synonyms of Silly

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Silly

  • describing actions or decisions