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Meaning of the word silly in English

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silly

US /ˈsɪl.i/

UK /ˈsɪl.i/

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Adjective

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

Example:

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Don't be silly, of course I love you.

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It was a silly mistake to make.

Synonym:

foolish stupid fatuous idiotic absurd

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