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What is another word for Silly? – 235 Silly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    foolish absurd ridiculous preposterous laughable comical amusing entertaining humorous witty silly goofy zany quirky eccentric bizarre outlandish outrageous hysterical idiotic brainless mindless foolish inane silly absurd ludicrous farcical comical droll amusing entertaining lighthearted jesting jocular playful mischievous whimsical fanciful frivolous giddy scatterbrained flighty careless thoughtless imprudent reckless impulsive silly foolish absurd ridiculous comical laughable humorous

    Meaning of Silly

    A person or thing that is foolish or absurd

    Definitions

    • Lacking in seriousness or sense, often in a playful or amusing way
    • Causing or intended to cause laughter or amusement
    • Foolish or unwise, often in a way that is considered charming or endearing
    • Lacking in good sense or judgment, often in a way that is considered silly or absurd

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's silly jokes had the audience in stitches
    • She made a silly face at her brother, trying to get him to laugh
    • The movie was a silly romantic comedy, but it was still enjoyable
    • He did a silly dance in front of his friends, feeling carefree and playful
    • The silly rules of the game made it more challenging and exciting

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    serious sensible wise prudent responsible mature sober solemn somber grave stern severe solemn sedate staid dignified formal proper decorous respectable intelligent rational logical reasonable thoughtful deliberate cautious careful prudent wise discerning astute perceptive intelligent wise sagacious sage judicious discreet circumspect

    Related Nouns

    clown jester fool comedian entertainer humorist wit jokester prankster mischief mayhem chaos absurdity ridiculousness foolishness silliness nonsense foolishness tomfoolery buffoonery antics shenanigans capers escapades frolics romps escapology comedy humor satire irony farce burlesque parody caricature

    Related Verbs

    amuse entertain delight please charm beguile enchant mesmerize hypnotize fascinate captivate intrigue interest engage absorb divert distract bewilder perplex puzzle confuse confound mystify baffle flummox stupefy dazzle astonish surprise shock startle astound

    Related Adjectives

    funny humorous comical amusing entertaining lighthearted playful whimsical fanciful frivolous giddy scatterbrained flighty careless thoughtless imprudent reckless impulsive silly absurd ridiculous preposterous laughable hilarious sidesplitting riotous uproarious sidesplitting hilarious comedic farcical ironic satirical parodic caricatural burlesque ridiculous absurd silly foolish inane vacuous vapid fatuous asinine idiotic brainless mindless foolish silly absurd ludicrous farcical comical droll amusing entertaining lighthearted jesting jocular playful mischievous whimsical fanciful frivolous giddy scatterbrained flighty careless thoughtless imprudent reckless impulsive