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SILLY

(noun, adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Silly.

How to pronounce silly:

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Silly - as a noun

A word used for misbehaving children

Example: "Don't be a silly"

Silly - as an adjective satellite

Ludicrous, foolish

Example: "Wore a goofy hat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goofy12wacky17whacky21zany16

Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity

Example: "A dizzy blonde"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airheaded14dizzy27empty-headedfeatherbrained23giddy11light-headedlightheaded

Inspiring scornful pity

Example: "How silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pathetic15ridiculous13

Dazed from or as if from repeated blows

Example: "Knocked silly by the impact"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
punch-drunkslaphappy21

Silly - as an adjective

Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.

Blessed, particularly:

Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:

Simple, plain, particularly:

Mentally simple, foolish, particularly:

(of a fielding position) very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.

Silly - as an adverb

Sillily: in a silly manner.

Example Sentences

"She made a silly mistake on the math test."
"The clown's silly outfit made everyone laugh."
"He always tells silly jokes that no one finds funny."
"I can't believe you bought that silly hat."
"The toddler made silly faces in the mirror."
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Word Game Points

Is SILLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, silly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SILLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SILLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, silly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SILLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SILLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, silly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SILLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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