silliness
noun/ˈsɪlinəs/
Frequency rank: #15,920 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being silly; foolish or absurd behavior.
Example sentence
The children burst into laughter at the silliness of the clown's performance.
Synonyms & related words
- foolishness
- absurdity
- nonsense
- goofiness
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