Silliest Meaning in English

word · lemma: silly

US

ˈsɪɫiəst

SIL-ee-uhst

UK

sˈɪliəst

SIL-ee-uhst

Definition

The superlative form of 'silly'; describes someone or something as the most foolish, funny, or lacking seriousness out of a group.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally to emphasize that someone or something is the most playful, irrational, or ridiculous among others; often lighthearted, not mean. Common with people, actions, or ideas: 'the silliest joke,' 'the silliest person here.' Not usually offensive, but can tease.

• Spanish: más tonto - más ridículo
• Portuguese (BR): mais bobo - mais tolo
• Portuguese (PT): mais tolo - mais parvo
• Chinese (Simplified): 最傻的 - 最愚蠢的
• Chinese (Traditional): 最傻的 - 最愚蠢的
• Hindi: सबसे मूर्खतापूर्ण - सबसे बचकाना
• Arabic: الأكثر سخافة - الأغبى
• Bengali: সবচেয়ে বোকামি - সবচেয়ে হাস্যকর
• Russian: самый глупый - самый смешной
• Japanese: いちばんばかげた - いちばんおかしな
• Vietnamese: ngớ ngẩn nhất - ngộ nghĩnh nhất
• Korean: 가장 바보 같은 - 가장 우스운
• Turkish: en aptalca - en saçma
• Urdu: سب سے بے وقوف - سب سے مضحکہ خیز
• Indonesian: paling konyol - paling lucu

Example Sentences

That was the silliest movie I have ever seen.

basic

Lucy told the silliest joke at lunch.

basic

Out of all the costumes, his was the silliest.

basic

Honestly, that's the silliest idea I've ever heard.

natural

You always make the silliest faces in photos!

natural

That was the silliest thing to worry about, but I couldn't help it.

natural