silly
Meaning
Silly means not serious or showing a lack of good sense; it can also describe something that is fun or playful.
💡 Be careful not to use "silly" in formal situations, as it can sound disrespectful.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
took
my
friend
to
the
park
to
meet
her
new
dog
.
The
dog
was
very
playful
and
jumped
up
when
my
friend
tried
to
take
a
photo
.
She
made
a
silly
face
to
make
the
dog
look
at
the
camera
,
and
people
nearby
smiled
.
We
both
laughed
and
felt
happy
after
the
picture
.
It
was
a
small
,
nice
moment
that
made
our
day
better
.
Common Phrases
silly joke
silly mistake
silly behavior
Synonyms
Related Words
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