silly

Definition

  • adjective: having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment
  • adjective: lowly in station
  • used to address someone who is being silly
  • synonyms: helpless, rustic, humble

Examples

  • What a 'silly' little purse. It looks too small to hold everything that I'd need to carry.

  • I'm scared 'silly' [=I'm very scared] of speaking to such a large group.

  • “I can't ask you to do that.” “'Don't be silly'. It is my pleasure.”

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Clearly, Hermione knows.\NSeems a pity not to ask her. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Silence. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Put your hand down,\Nyou silly girl! Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,For your information, Potter... (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Then perhaps a map? l trust you\Ndon't need one to find your seats. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,There will be no foolish wand-waving\Nor silly incantations in this class. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,However, for those select few... (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone