silliness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being absurd, foolish, or unreasonable.

  - "His silliness often got him into trouble."
  - "She found his silliness endearing."
  - "The children's silliness kept their parents entertained."

• noun

  A state of amusement or light-hearted folly.

  - "The party was filled with laughter and silliness."
  - "The clown's silliness brought joy to the children."
  - "The silliness of the situation was not lost on anyone."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with silliness
silly , jilly , hilly , willie , billy , lilly , millie , pilly

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Variants

List of all variants of silliness that leads to same result
knock silly , knocked silly , knocking silly , knocks silly , sillier , silliest , sillily , silliness , sillinesses , silly

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Forms

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sillinesses, sillier, silliest

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lack of good sense' or 'foolishness'. Derived from Old French 'siles' meaning 'sense' or 'reason'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'silliness' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The term 'silly season' refers to the period of time during the summer months when there is a lull in news and current events, and the media focuses on lighter, more frivolous stories.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that engaging in silliness can bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Absurdism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent absurdity of the human condition and the futility of attempting to understand or explain it.

2. Foolishness: A synonym for silliness, meaning lacking common sense or judgment.

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Culture

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Silliness has been a common theme in literature, art, and entertainment throughout history. It can be seen as a way to escape the stresses of daily life and bring joy and laughter. In children's literature, silliness is often used to engage and entertain young readers. In art, it can be seen in the works of artists like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, who explored the absurd and irrational.

How to Memorize "silliness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting in a silly way, such as wearing a red nose and big shoes, or making funny faces.
   - Visualize a cartoon character, like the Road Runner or Bugs Bunny, who often engages in silly antics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'silliness' with the feeling of laughter and joy.
   - Think of a time when you were feeling silly and happy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SILLY to remember the definition: 'S' for silliness, 'I' for inherent, 'L' for light-hearted, 'L' for folly, and 'Y' for yielding to the absurd.

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