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