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- [sil-ee]
- /ˈsɪl i/
- /ˈsɪl.i/
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- [sil-ee]
- /ˈsɪl i/
Definitions of silliest word
- adjective silliest weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer. 1
- adjective silliest absurd; ridiculous; irrational: a silly idea. 1
- adjective silliest stunned; dazed: He knocked me silly. 1
- adjective silliest Cricket. (of a fielder or the fielder's playing position) extremely close to the batsman's wicket: silly mid off. 1
- adjective silliest Archaic. rustic; plain; homely. 1
- adjective silliest Archaic. weak; helpless. 1
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Origin of silliest
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; earlier sylie, sillie foolish, feeble-minded, simple, pitiful; late Middle English syly, variant of sely seely
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Parts of speech for Silliest
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silliest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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