How to Use "Silly" with Example Sentences

silly (adj): foolish or stupid

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Used with nouns:

"We had a silly argument."
(argument, disagreement, misunderstanding)

"This is a silly game."
(game, activity, hobby, job)

"He had a silly grin on his face."
(grin, expression)

"She told a silly joke."
(joke, story, lie)

"John wore a silly hat to school."
(hat, shirt, outfit, costume)

Used with verbs:

"My brother is silly."
(be: is/am/are, acts)

Example sentences:

"Stop acting so silly!"

"What a silly thing to say."

"That is just silly."

"You are being silly."

"Don't be so silly."