silly
/ˈsɪli/
sil · ly
ˈsɪl · i
English Definition
adj. lacking in seriousness or common sense
Significado en Español
tonto, bobo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngớ ngẩn, ngu ngốc
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “silly”:
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A
sensible
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B
wise
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C
prudent
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D
foolish
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D — foolish.
“silly” means adj. lacking in seriousness or common sense
Common questions about “silly”
What does “silly” mean?
silly — adj. lacking in seriousness or common sense. In Chinese: 愚蠢的，傻的.
How do you pronounce “silly”?
silly is pronounced /ˈsɪli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sil · ly.
Is “silly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. silly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
