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silly

adjective

Meaning

Lacking good sense or judgment; foolish or absurd.

Examples

It was silly of me to forget my keys.
Don't be silly, of course I believe you.

Synonyms: foolish, absurd, ridiculous, preposterous

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silly (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪli/

Definition

Lacking good sense or judgment; foolish or absurd.

Examples

It was silly of me to forget my keys.
Don't be silly, of course I believe you.
The children were giggling at their silly jokes.

How to Use silly

silly of someone to do something (prepositional phrase): Describing an action as foolish or lacking sense. — "It was silly of you to go out in the rain without a coat."

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