silly

/ˈsɪli/; /ˈsɪlɪ/

Definitions

1. adjective

foolish or absurd in appearance or behavior; ridiculous.

“The comedian’s silly antics on stage made the audience laugh.”

2. verb

to make (someone) feel or appear foolish; to tease or mock.

“The children were silly-ing each other with silly jokes and pranks.”

3. noun

a silly or absurd person.

“The silly person in the group kept making everyone laugh with their jokes.”

4. adverb

in a silly or absurd way.

“The silly way she danced across the stage caught everyone’s attention.”

Synonyms

  • absurd
  • foolish
  • preposterous
  • ridiculous

Antonyms

  • prudent
  • sensible
  • serious