Silliness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A ludicrous folly; "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The clown's antics on stage were a perfect example of silliness, with his bright red nose and oversized shoes.
- Her behavior at the party was an embarrassment to her friends, who couldn't understand her sudden outbreak of silliness.
- The comedian's routine was full of silliness and nonsensical jokes that left the audience in stitches.
- The kids loved the silliness of the cartoon characters and watched the show every day after school.
- The actor's over-the-top performance was full of silliness and melodrama, but somehow it worked well in the context of the play.
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Meaning 2
An impulsive scatterbrained manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.