silly
adjective
weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish.
silliest
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superlativeof silly.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Guiterrez was killed just days before her 20th birthday and was described on GoFundMe by her sister as having the silliest laugh and biggest smiles, and giving the best hugs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
“Salmon,” I ask this morning, “can you tell me in your silliest voice what you want in your lunch?”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
"I took the silliest fall that ultimately resulted in me dislocating my shoulder," Kim said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
Is it good TV or one of the silliest time-killers you will watch in any given week?
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2025
I didn’t want to offend Miss Love, but I thought that was the silliest thing I ever read.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
