silliness

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

silly +‎ -ness

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪlinɪs/, /-nəs/

Noun[edit]

silliness (countable and uncountable, plural sillinesses)

  1. (uncountable) That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.
  2. (countable) An act that is silly; a result of being silly.

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