Meaning of 'silly'

adjective

dazed from or as if from repeated blows

Example: "knocked silly by the impact"

Synonyms: punch-drunk

adjective

inspiring scornful pity

Example: "The wooer seemed especially silly since they were getting on in years."

Synonyms: pathetic ridiculous

adjective

lacking seriousness

Synonyms: airheaded dizzy empty-headed featherbrained giddy light-headed lightheaded

adjective

ludicrous, foolish

Synonyms: sappy wacky whacky cockamamie cockamamy goofy

noun

a word used for misbehaving children

Example: "don't be a silly"