silly

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то глупое, игривое или лишённое серьёзности.esDescribe a alguien o algo tonto, juguetón o que carece de seriedad.frDécrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose de stupide, d'enjoué ou qui manque de sérieux.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas als albern, kindisch, töricht oder wenig ernsthaft; oft spielerisch oder unsinnig.ptDescreve alguém ou algo tolo, bobo, brincalhão ou sem seriedade.zh形容某人或某事傻、幼稚、调皮或缺乏严肃性。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا أحمق أو لعوب أو غير جاد، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك على نحو طفولي أو مضحك.

1. Foolish or lacking sense A2 informal

   Showing a lack of good sense or judgment; absurd.

   • 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.

   ruГлупыйestonto, absurdofrInsensé, absurdedeDummptTolozh愚蠢的arأحمق

   Synonymes: absurdasininebrainlessdaftfatuousfoolishidioticinanenonsensicalridiculoussenselessstupid

   Antonymes: judiciousprudentrationalreasonablesensiblesoundwise

2. Playfully amusing A2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗабавныйesdivertido, graciosofrAmusant de façon espiègledeAlbernptBobocazh俏皮arمَرِح

   Synonymes: clownishcomicalfarcicalfrivolousjocularlightheartedplayfulwaggishwhimsicalzany

   Antonymes: graveserioussobersolemn

• sillier comparative form
• silliest superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее глупого, наивного или простодушного человека, часто используемое в слегка уничижительном или ласковом смысле.esSustantivo que designa a una persona tonta, ingenua o simple, usado a menudo con un matiz ligeramente despectivo o afectuoso.frNom désignant une personne stupide, naïve ou simple d'esprit, souvent employé avec une nuance légèrement péjorative ou affectueuse.deSubstantiv, das eine törichte, naive oder einfältige Person bezeichnet, oft leicht abwertend oder liebevoll gemeint.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa tola, ingênua ou simplória, usado muitas vezes em sentido levemente pejorativo ou afetuoso.zh名词，指愚蠢、天真或头脑简单的人，常带有轻微的贬义或亲昵意味。arاسم يُطلق على الشخص الأحمق أو الساذج أو البسيط الطيب، ويُستعمل غالبًا على سبيل التحقير الخفيف أو المداعبة اللطيفة.

1. Foolish person A2 informal

   A person who behaves in a foolish or childish way.

   • 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.

   ruГлупецesPersona tontafrPersonne stupide ou puériledeDummkopfptTolozh傻瓜arالأحمق

   Synonymes: blockheaddoltduncefoolgooseidiotninnysimpleton

   Antonymes: geniusintellectualsage

• sillies plural form
• sillies' possessive plural form
• silly's possessive singular form