Silly

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful

Example Sentences

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

He made a silly mistake on the test.

Example Expressions

silly goose

Synonyms

foolish, absurd, ridiculous, stupid, goofy, childish, playful, nonsensical

Entry 1

foolish, absurd, ridiculous, stupid

Entry 2

foolish, goofy, childish, playful, nonsensical

Antonyms

sensible, wise, intelligent, rational, serious

Entry 1

sensible, wise, intelligent, rational

Entry 2

serious, sensible, wise

Collocations

silly mistake, silly joke, silly behavior, silly idea, feel silly

Entry 1

silly mistake, silly joke, silly behavior

Entry 2

silly mistake, silly joke, silly idea, feel silly