English Explanatory Dictionary

silliness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.
  2. An act that is silly; a result of being silly.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪlinɪs/ /-nəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-silliness.wav

Word forms

silliness sillinesses

Etymology

From silly + -ness.

Synonyms

schmuckiness
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