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

  1. adjectiveshowing a lack of good sense; foolish or not serious
  2. adjectiveplayfully funny; not meant to be taken seriously
  3. 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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