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

  • (..) The sleighs fly. And where do the reindeer get their magic from? Christmas spirit. Everybody knows that. Well, silly as it sounds, A lot of people down south Don't believe in Santa Claus. What?! Well, who do they think puts all? their toys under the tree? (..)
    2003 Elf