Examples of “silly” in a Sentence

adjective Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.

• It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm.
• They spent the evening making silly faces for the camera.
• Don't be silly, you cannot walk home in this heavy rain.

noun (informal) A foolish person, often used affectionately.

• You forgot your keys again, you silly!
• Come here, you silly, and give me a hug.
• Oh, you big silly, of course I am not cross with you.