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Silly Definition & Meaning

1. Foolish or lacking in common sense.

Example: It's silly to go outside without a coat in the middle of winter.

2. Playful or amusing in a lighthearted way.

Example: The children were being silly and giggling uncontrollably.

3. Absurd or ridiculous.

Example: The idea that aliens are living among us is just silly.

4. Trivial or unimportant.

Example: Let's not waste time on silly details, we need to focus on the big picture.

5. Embarrassing or foolish in a way that makes one feel foolish.

Example: I felt silly wearing a clown nose to the party.

Examples of the word silly used in sentences.

  • It was a silly idea to go swimming in the cold weather.
  • I felt so silly when I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out.
  • Don't be silly, it's just a little mistake.
  • The clown made silly faces to make the children laugh.
  • My friend's dog does silly tricks like rolling over and playing dead.
  • I felt silly walking around with my pants on backwards.
  • It was a silly mistake to forget my keys in the car.
  • The cat looked silly with a bow on its head.
  • My friend made a silly joke that made us all laugh.
  • It's silly to worry about what other people think of you.
  • She made a silly mistake on her math homework, but was able to correct it in time for class.
  • The children at the park were giggling and dancing to silly songs on the radio.
  • It was a silly idea to try and climb that steep hill in flip flops.
  • My friends and I had a silly argument over which pizza toppings were the best.
  • The comedian had everyone in stitches with his silly jokes and impersonations.
  • I can't believe how silly I looked wearing that oversized hat.
  • Despite her serious demeanor, she could not resist making a silly face when no one was looking.
  • The argument between the siblings was so silly, it didn't even seem like a real issue.
  • The comedy show was full of silly jokes that had everyone in stitches.
  • It was silly of him to think he could finish the entire project in one night.
  • I can't believe I used to believe in all those silly superstitions.
  • He's always making silly jokes, but they never fail to make me laugh.
  • I know it sounds silly, but I'm really afraid of clowns.
  • It's silly to spend so much money on designer clothes when you can find great bargains at thrift stores.
  • Despite her intelligence, she tends to make silly mistakes when she's nervous.
  • His response to the serious accusation was a silly and dismissive laugh, which only made the situation worse.
  • It may seem silly to some, but collecting different types of rocks brings me great joy.
  • Every year on April Fools' Day, my coworkers come up with silly pranks to play on each other to lighten the mood.
  • Despite being a renowned scientist, she had a silly fear of spiders that caused her to scream and jump at the slightest sight of one.
  • The comedian's silly jokes and antics had the whole audience in stitches.
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