What does SILLY mean?

Word: silly

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈsɪli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈsɪli/

Origin and Usage: The word "silly" originated from the Old English word "sǣlig" which meant "happy" or "blessed". Over time, the meaning of the word changed to refer to something that is foolish or absurd. The word "silly" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe something that lacks common sense or judgment.

Synonyms: foolish, absurd, ridiculous, senseless, nonsensical, daft, stupid, unintelligent, brainless, witless, doltish, moronic, imbecilic, asinine, lunatic, mad, insane, crazy, foolish, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous, farcical, laughable, comical, droll, humorous, amusing, entertaining, entertaining, whimsical, capricious, flighty, frivolous, giddy, skittish, scatterbrained, featherbrained, lightheaded, empty-headed, thoughtless, careless, heedless, incautious, rash, reckless, impulsive, imprudent, injudicious

Related Words: happy, lucky, crazy, jolly, witty

Example Sentences:

1. She felt silly for forgetting her own birthday.
2. The idea of wearing a hat in the summer sun seemed silly to her.
3. He made a silly mistake by forgetting to turn off the stove.
4. She couldn stop giggling at the silly jokes her friend was telling.
5. He felt silly for getting lost in his own neighborhood.