Synonyms for SILLINESS: insanity, madness, simplicity, absurdity, craziness, foolishness, wackiness, zaniness; Antonyms of SILLINESS: wisdom, sanity, prudence, sagacity, soundness, validity, rationality, reasonableness

simple implies a degree of intelligence inadequate to cope with anything complex or involving mental effort. foolish implies the character of being or seeming unable to use judgment, discretion, or good sense. silly suggests failure to act as a rational being especially by ridiculous behavior.

Silliness is defined as engaging in "a ludicrous folly", [1] showing a "lack of good sense or judgment", [2] or "the condition of being frivolous, trivial, or superficial". [3] In television, film, and the circus, portrayals of silliness such as exaggerated, funny behaviour are used to …

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SILLINESS meaning: 1. silly behaviour 2. silly behavior. Learn more.

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What does the noun silliness mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun silliness , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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Having or exhibiting a lack of good judgment or common sense; foolish. See Synonyms at foolish. 2. Lacking seriousness or responsibleness; frivolous: indulged in silly word play; silly pet names for each other. 3. Semiconscious; dazed: knocked silly by the impact.

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