silly
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Phonetic variant of seely, related to soul. From Old English *sǣliġ, "blessed", (attested only in form ġesǣliġ), from Proto-Germanic *sǣligo-. Cognate with West Frisian sillich, Dutch zalig, German selig.
[edit] Pronunciation
- SAMPA: /"sIli/
- IPA: /ˈsɪli/
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- Rhymes: -ɪli
[edit] Adjective
silly (comparative sillier, superlative silliest)
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- foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom; frivolous, trifling.
- I made a very silly mistake.
- irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors.
- What a silly kid, he's always getting in trouble.
- playful, giggly.
- The newlyweds called each other silly little nicknames.
- semiconscious, witless.
- The impact of the ball knocked him silly.
- (cricket) of a fielding position, very close to the batsman; closer than short
- (pejorative) simple, not intelligent, refined.
- John was prosperous and his helpless, silly father could be of no use to him.
[edit] Derived terms
- sillily (adverb)
[edit] Translations
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors
playful, giggly
cricket: of a fielding position, very close to the batsman; closer than short
pejorative: simple, not intelligent, refined
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