Synonyms for silly
55 synonyms for “silly”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Silly as in “ridiculous”
adjective: inspiring scornful pity
- ridiculous
- stupid
- childish
- ludicrous
- absurd
- vacuous
- preposterous
- nonsensical
- idiotic
- pathetic
- laughable
- fool
- trifling
- flimsy
- trite
- vain
- unintelligent
- idle
- trivial
- inept
- futile
- senseless
- irresponsible
- ignorant
- pointless
- puerile
- asinine
Silly as in “goofy”
adjective: ludicrous, foolish
- goofy
- wacky
- foolish
- dumb
- inane
- zany
- brainless
- fatuous
- harebrained
- crazy
- sentimental
- thoughtless
- moronic
- nutty
- daffy
- vapid
Silly as in “giddy”
adjective: lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
- giddy
- dizzy
- light-headed
- empty-headed
- frivolous
- daft
- maudlin
- sappy
- featherbrained
Silly as in “slaphappy”
adjective: dazed from or as if from repeated blows
- slight
- slaphappy
- punch-drunk
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