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SILLY Synonyms

There are 39 synonyms of the word silly. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word silly. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SILLY

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goofy
adjectiveadj
noun

• a cartoon character created by Walt Disney, a tall, anthropomorphic dog who wears a turtle neck and vest, with pants, shoes, white gloves, and a tall hat

adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

ridiculous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring scornful pity

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

wacky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

zany
adjectiveadj
noun

• a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect

• a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

• like a clown

absurd
adjectiveadj
noun

• a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

adjective satellite

• inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

brainless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not using intelligence

daft
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

doltish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• heavy and dull and stupid

dotty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

• intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

flippant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing inappropriate levity

foolish
adjectiveadj
adjective

• devoid of good sense or judgment

adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

frivolous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not serious in content or attitude or behavior

half-baked
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• foolish; totally unsound

• insufficiently cooked

harebrained
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very foolish

idiotic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• insanely irresponsible

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having a mental age of three to seven years

imprudent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not prudent or wise

adjective satellite

• lacking wise self-restraint

inane
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely silly or stupid

ludicrous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

nonsensical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having no intelligible meaning

nutty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the flavor of nuts

• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

Best Hypernyms For SILLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for silly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
child fry kid minor nestling nipper shaver tiddler tike tyke youngster
Phrases (1)
small fry

Alternatives for GOOFY

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