noun
silliness
SIH-lee-nihs
Silliness (noun) means Foolish, playful, or frivolous behavior. Example: “The meeting descended into silliness once the coffee ran out and jokes took over.”
noun
1
Foolish, playful, or frivolous behavior.
"The meeting descended into silliness once the coffee ran out and jokes took over."
How to use silliness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehavior or talk that is foolish or playfully daft.
Common pairings
pure silliness
a bit of silliness
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Word forms
- Plural
- sillinesses
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Rhymes for silliness
business
ugliness
laziness
holiness
happiness
craziness
weariness
readiness
emptiness
manliness
dizziness
tardiness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “silliness” mean?
The word “silliness” means foolish, playful, or frivolous behavior. In plain terms, behavior or talk that is foolish or playfully daft.
How do you pronounce “silliness”?
“Silliness” is pronounced SIH-lee-nihs (/ˈsɪlinɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “silliness” in a sentence?
Here is “silliness” used in a sentence: “The meeting descended into silliness once the coffee ran out and jokes took over.”
What is another word for “silliness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “silliness” include schmuckiness.
What part of speech is “silliness”?
“Silliness” is a noun.
