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

  • (..) - Talk to Bastien? Paying me? Who do you think you're talking to? Please, Driss. How much? You're silly. Well, there's something. There's a particular touch to it. But I mean... . ' for an unknown artist seems like a lot. Hmm... (..)
    2011 The Intouchables