English dictionary
silly
adjectivePronunciation
ˈsɪli
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- dazed from or as if from repeated blows
adjective
- inspiring scornful pity
adjective
- lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
adjective
- ludicrous, foolish
noun
- a word used for misbehaving children
Example sentences
knocked silly by the impact
slaphappy with exhaustion
punch-drunk with love
{'source': 'Dashiell Hammett', 'text': 'how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years'}
a dizzy blonde
light-headed teenagers
silly giggles
wore a goofy hat
a silly idea
some wacky plan for selling more books
don't be a silly