Silly meaning in English

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Definition

(Don't be) silly: (Don't be) stupid, ridiculous, absurd adjective

Examples

  • "No matter how silly the question may be, there is always a way to transform it into something informative, and in this case, you managed to promote our products as well."
  • "Young Philip : Uhhh, no thanks, Mr. R, I've got a big party tonight, and I don't want to spend all my energy showing you guys how to solve a silly little math problem. But I think Bruno wants to show you!"
  • "Brian : Don't be silly, sir."
  • "Icarus : No, don't be silly Hannah."
  • "Candy : Don't be silly Brent."
  • "Moira : That silly little girl!"
  • "Susie : No, Philip, silly marketing tricks like this make a brand look cheap and tacky."
  • "Brent : That sounds a bit silly to me."
  • "Luna : Well, so that nobody feels ashamed for suggesting something silly."
  • "Bruno don't be silly, you won't be needing those."
  • "Silly monkey, this programme's not about you!"
  • "Don't get lost, you silly little thing."
  • "These days, boasting about short nights seems more silly than manly, not to mention that anyone still working on Wall Street is lucky to have a job during these tough economic times!"
  • "Brian : Silly name."
  • "That would be silly to eat breakfast twice."
  • "Bruno : Of course I have a favorite, don't be silly."
  • "I'm here today to tell the customers of Warbuckle's to make a decision based on the quality and prices of our products, not the silly hobbies of one man."
  • "Samantha : No question is too silly."

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