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

  • (..) My God. I've got to get out of here. I guess sometimes the past just catches up with you... ...whether you want it to or not. It's silly. Was it the film? It was, wasrt it? I haven't spoken of these things for a long time, Ellie. Over years. Paul, I'm your friend. (..)
    1999 The Green Mile