Synonyms for
Silly
Definition
having or showing a lack of common sense or good judgment; absurd and foolish
Synonyms & similar words
wacky
sappy
lightheaded
punchdrunk
emptyheaded
ridiculous
cockamamy
cockamamie
whacky
zany
airheaded
dizzy
featherbrained
giddy
goofy
slaphappy
pathetic
foolish
ridiculous
absurd
stupid
goofy
dumb
daft
zany
nutty
wacky
crazy
whimsical
childish
immature
simplistic
naive
unwise
unreasonable
frivolous
irrational
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- silly mistake
- silly question
- silly putty
- silly season
- silly goose
- silly old man
- silly grin
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe behavior or actions that are amusingly foolish or lacking in seriousness. Can sometimes imply a lack of intelligence, but often used affectionately or playfully.
Example sentences
- She wore a silly hat to the party.
- Don't be silly, you can't fly!
- The silly puppy chased its tail all day.
- He told a silly joke that nobody laughed at.
- She made a silly mistake on the test and lost points.
Quotes
I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope... and that enables you to laugh at all of life's realities. - Dr. Seuss
“You can't be old and wise if you were never young and silly.” - Unknown
“I'm not young enough to know everything.” - J.M. Barrie