Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sillily

Adverb
/ˈsɪl.ɪ.li/
Definition
In a silly manner; foolishly or playfully.
Examples
  • She laughed sillily at the joke, unable to contain her giggles.
  • The children skipped sillily down the lane, enjoying the sunny day.
  • He answered the question sillily, making everyone burst into laughter.
Meaning
The adverb ‘sillily’ describes an action done in a foolish, playful, or nonsensical way.
Synonyms
  • foolishly
  • absurdly
  • ridiculously