Pronunciation: /ˈsɪli/
adjective describes someone or something that is foolish or lacking in seriousness
A1 The clown's silly costume made the children laugh.
A2 She made a silly mistake by forgetting her keys at home.
B1 The comedian's silly jokes were a hit with the audience.
B2 I can't believe he made such a silly decision without thinking it through.
C1 The politician's silly remarks caused a controversy in the media.
C2 Despite his serious demeanor, he had a silly sense of humor that caught people off guard.
formal The professor scolded the student for asking a silly question during the lecture.
informal Don't be silly, of course you can come with us to the movies.
slang Stop being so silly, it's not cool.
figurative Her silly behavior was like a clown entertaining the crowd.
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