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silly
adjective(sil-ly)
inspiring scornful pity
Synonyms: pathetic, ridiculous,
Examples:
How silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years.
silly
adjective(sil-ly)
lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
Synonyms: airheaded, dizzy, empty-headed, featherbrained, giddy, light-headed, lightheaded,
Examples:
Silly giggles.
silly
adjective(sil-ly)
ludicrous, foolish
Synonyms: goofy, wacky, whacky, zany,
Examples:
A silly idea.
silly
adjective(sil-ly)
dazed from or as if from repeated blows
Synonyms: punch-drunk, slaphappy,
Examples:
Knocked silly by the impact.
silly
noun(sil-ly)
a word used for misbehaving children
Examples:
Don't be a silly.

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