1
as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment
she was both amused and irritated by the silliness of his comments regarding the movie they has just seen
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2
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
stop this silliness at once!
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3
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
this inability to refrain from silliness is a distressing sign of professional immaturity
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silliness
Noun
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On June 11, Lopez withdrew a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025 -
Stines is scheduled to undergo a psychiatric evaluation this month, with the defense preparing to pursue an insanity or extreme emotional disturbance defense.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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While praised by real-life doctors for being one of the more accurate medical shows, Scrubs still made room for plenty of silly, lighthearted nonsense.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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In that case, this is a lot of nonsense over something that just won’t arise.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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This lends the suit a kind of lightness that only a royal clothes horse such as Prince Michael could pull off.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Meanwhile, biker boots—with their rugged aesthetic, thick soles, and metal hardware—provide visual weight, structure, and an air of rebellion that contrasts perfectly with the lightness of the shorts.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Just one more game and a chance to make history, then a brief opportunity to rest and recharge before the madness starts up again with Palace’s visit in a little over a month.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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All of that campy madness sets us up for our very first comp, where players must figure out which door the host is hidden behind.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
10 July 2025
Noun
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All this stupidity is only part of what makes SB 540 perhaps the year’s dumbest bill.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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To My Canadian brothers and sisters: Please accept the sincerest apologies of many Americans for the lies, degradation and stupidity you have been subjected to by the U.S. president and his supporters and enablers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Guests applaud with glee as the couple make their way back down the aisle and share a dip and a kiss!—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Democrats are experiencing a devilish glee as MAGA World clashes over the Trump administration’s push to defuse conspiracy theories surrounding the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Traditional funds benefit from diversification and operational simplicity, while merchant banking funds can potentially drive better outcomes through hands-on involvement.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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He was known for his elegant simplicity in songwriting and his love for farming and hunting.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Without that pollination, almond trees produce only 200 pounds of nuts per acre.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Silliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silliness. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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