What is the comparative form of “sillier”?
The comparative form of “sillier” is “sillier”.Example
The clown's antics were sillier than I expected.
Example
She made a sillier mistake this time.
What is the superlative form of “sillier”?
The superlative form of “sillier” is “silliest”.Example
Among all the jokes, that one was the silliest.
Example
The costume contest winner had the silliest outfit.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
'Most' and 'more' can be used with silly, sillier, and silliest to form comparatives and superlatives. Both forms are considered correct and acceptable.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
Silly follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Silly → Sillier or More silly Superlative: Silly → Silliest or Most silly
Expressions with similar meanings to “sillier”
Example
His decision to quit his stable job was more foolish than brave.
Used to indicate something that is more playful or lighthearted in a silly way
Example
The children's game became goofier as they added more ridiculous rules.
Expressions with similar meanings to “silliest”
Example
Out of all the decisions he made, quitting his job without a backup plan was the most foolish.
Used to describe the highest level of playfulness or lightheartedness in a silly way
Example
The children's game became the goofiest it had ever been with the addition of silly props.
Using than with comparative “sillier”
When using the comparative form sillier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His joke was sillier than hers." Here, than is used to show that the level of silliness in 'his' joke is greater than the level of silliness in 'hers'.
How can I use this expression in context?
“sillier” and “silliest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Jokes
His joke was sillier than mine.
His joke was sillier than mine.
- 2Mistakes
She made a sillier mistake this time.
She made a sillier mistake this time.
- 3Costumes
Her costume was the silliest at the party.
Her costume was the silliest at the party.
- 4Behavior
Their actions became sillier as the night went on.
Their actions became sillier as the night went on.
- 5Conversations
The conversation took a sillier turn as they started joking around.
The conversation took a sillier turn as they started joking around.
Related idioms and phrases
Act the fool
To behave in a silly or foolish manner.
Example
He loves to act the fool and make everyone laugh.
A laughing stock
Someone or something that becomes an object of ridicule or mockery.
Example
After his embarrassing performance, he became the laughing stock of the school.
Crazy as a loon
Describing someone who behaves in a very foolish or irrational manner.
Example
She's always coming up with crazy as a loon ideas that never work.
