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sillily

/sɪˈlaɪli/ adverb · British & US
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What does sillily mean?

adverb

In a silly manner; foolishly or absurdly.

Example

"She danced sillily around the room, making everyone laugh."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

sillysilencesilencesilence

What's another word for sillily?

foolishlyabsurdlyridiculouslypreposterouslyfrivolouslyirresponsibly

What's the opposite of sillily?

sensiblyprudentlyresponsibly

Rhymes with sillily

silentlyvillainysilencesilently