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Definition of sillily

sillily

/ˈsɪl.ɪ.li/
sil · li · ly
Adjective:silly
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sillily Lexical Profile

sillily Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a foolish, absurd, or ridiculous manner; without good sense or serious purpose.

Example

"The children giggled sillily at the clown's exaggerated antics during the birthday party."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'sillily' is phonetically awkward due to its triple 'l' sound, native speakers almost always prefer the phrase 'in a silly way' or synonyms like 'foolishly'.

• Rhymes for sillily

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sillily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sillily
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