silly

• Describe a alguien o algo tonto, juguetón o que carece de seriedad.

Describes someone or something that is foolish, playful, or lacking in seriousness.

1. Foolish or lacking senseA2informal

   Showing a lack of good sense or judgment; absurd.

   tonto, absurdo

   • That was a silly mistake to make.
   • Don't be silly, you can't fly without wings.
   • He told a silly joke that made everyone laugh.

   Sinónimosabsurdasininebrainlessdaftfatuousfoolishidioticinanenonsensicalridiculoussenselessstupid

   Antónimosjudiciousprudentrationalreasonablesensiblesoundwise

2. Playfully amusingA2informal

   In a light-hearted, playful, or childish way that is not serious.

   divertido, gracioso

   • The children were being silly and making funny faces.
   • We had a silly game of charades after dinner.
   • She wore a silly hat to the party.

   Sinónimosclownishcomicalfarcicalfrivolousjocularlightheartedplayfulwaggishwhimsicalzany

   Antónimosgraveserioussobersolemn

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona tonta, ingenua o simple, usado a menudo con un matiz ligeramente despectivo o afectuoso.

A noun referring to a foolish, naive, or simple-minded person, often used in a mildly derogatory or affectionate manner.

1. Foolish personA2informal

   A person who behaves in a foolish or childish way.

   Persona tonta

   • Don't be such a silly, you know that's not true.
   • He's a silly for believing that story.
   • The children were acting like little sillies.

   Sinónimosblockheaddoltduncefoolgooseidiotninnysimpleton

   Antónimosgeniusintellectualsage