The meaning of SILLY is exhibiting or indicative of a lack of common sense or sound judgment. How to use silly in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Silly.

/ ˈsɪl·i / Add to word list showing a lack of thought or judgment; not serious and not showing much intelligence: a silly grin

4 days ago · Silly describes something that can't be taken seriously. You might not mind telling silly jokes, but you don't want to be told a project you've worked hard at is silly. Silly originally meant …

Having or exhibiting a lack of good judgment or common sense; foolish. See Synonyms at foolish. 2. Lacking seriousness or responsibleness; frivolous: indulged in silly word play; silly pet names for …

3 days ago · Adjective silly (comparative sillier, superlative silliest) Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance. They were laughing at a silly joke. silly grin

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: silly /ˈsɪlɪ/ adj ( -lier, -liest) lacking in good sense; absurd frivolous, trivial, or superficial dazed, as from a blow n (modifier) (of a fielding …

Foolish, as an epithet of contempt; characterized by weakness or folly; manifesting want of judgment or common sense; stupid or unwise: as, a silly coxcomb; a silly book; silly conduct.