silliness

[ˈsɪlɪnəs]

silliness Definition

  • 1the quality of being foolish or frivolous
  • 2a state or feeling of being silly

Using silliness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "silliness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She couldn't help but laugh at the silliness of the situation.

  • Example

    The movie was full of silliness and slapstick humor.

  • Example

    I'm sorry for my silliness earlier, I didn't mean to offend you.

  • Example

    The children were filled with giggles and silliness during the party.

silliness Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with silliness

  • a sudden outburst of foolish or frivolous behavior

    Example

    After a long day at work, she had a burst of silliness and started dancing in the living room.

  • the degree to which something is silly or frivolous

    Example

    The silliness factor of this game is what makes it so fun to play with friends.

  • a period of time, usually during the summer months, when the media focuses on trivial or frivolous news stories

    Example

    During the silly season, the news is filled with stories about celebrity gossip and strange animal sightings.

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Summary: silliness in Brief

Silliness [ˈsɪlɪnəs] refers to the quality of being foolish or frivolous, as well as a state or feeling of being silly. It is often associated with humor and lightheartedness, as seen in phrases like 'burst of silliness' and 'silly season.' Synonyms include 'foolishness,' 'frivolity,' and 'nonsense.'