silliness
nounHow to pronounce silliness:
Definition of silliness:
- silliness (noun):
- absurd acts or postures
- an impulsive scatterbrained manner.
Synonyms for silliness:
absurdity
asininity
balminess
brainlessness
craziness
daftness
dottiness
dulness
fatuity
fatuousness
folly
foolishness
frivolity
frivolousness
giddiness
idiocy
imbecility
inanity
insanity
lightsomeness
lunacy
madness
nonsensicalness
nuttiness
preposterousness
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