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Definition silly in British English

silly adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪli/
1

showing that you are not intelligent, not serious, not thinking carefully etc

Example

a silly mistake

Example

It sounds a bit silly to me.

Synonyms and related words
silly idiotic unintelligent
1.1

used for saying you think something or someone is not sensible or does not deserve any respect

Example

You silly boy, you put your shirt on backwards.

Example

I look pretty silly in this dress.

Synonyms and related words
crazy silly ridiculous
2

not serious, important, or practical

Example

Don't get upset over silly things that people say.

Example

They made us sit on these silly little chairs.

Synonyms and related words
unimportant minor irrelevant
3

unsuitable and annoying, especially because it makes you seem stupid or like a child

Example

a silly game

Example

a silly hat

Example

Stop acting silly!

Synonyms and related words
annoying irritating infuriating
4

in a state when you are not able to do anything sensible

Example

Morris laughed himself silly.

Example

She was scared silly.

Synonyms and related words
crazy silly ridiculous
Definition silly in British English