Silly Definition & Meaning
silly
- adjective
- ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books"
- lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles"
- inspiring scornful pity; "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett
- dazed from or as if from repeated blows; "knocked silly by the impact"; "slaphappy with exhaustion"
- noun
- a word used for misbehaving children; "don't be a silly"
"Silly" in song lyrics
See how silly is used in real songs:
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"Come on, you're being silly"
7L & Esoteric — Guest List -
"The funny, the fickle and the wishy-washy are a little silly"
Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only, Prevail — And That You Can Quote -
"If you put your hands upon me I might just smack you silly"
Aceyalone — Five Feet
Words that rhyme with silly
Usage tips for "silly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "silly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for silly to find words that pair well.
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- What does silly mean?
- ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books" lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles" inspiring scornful pity; "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett dazed from or as if from repeated blows; "knocked silly by the impact
- What part of speech is silly?
- Silly is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does silly have?
- Silly has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).