silly
/ˈsɪli/
adjectivenounsil · ly
Two L’s keep it light: siLLy is a little laugh.
Yes, it's silly. Remember the double consonant: si + ll + y (two L’s before the y).
Definitions
- adjectiveshowing a lack of good sense; foolish or not serious
- adjectiveplayfully funny; not meant to be taken seriously
- nouna silly person (informal)
Examples
- “It was a silly mistake, but we fixed it quickly.”
- “The kids told silly jokes on the bus ride home.”
- “Don’t be a silly—put on your helmet before you ride.”
Synonyms
foolishgoofyridiculousplayfulabsurd
Antonyms
serioussensible
Translations
ES tontoPT boboFR idiot
Common misspellings
silysiliesillisilleysilliecillysíllysillyy
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