- the quality of lacking good sense; foolishness: The author pokes fun at herself and the general silliness of celebrity culture.Her blog cuts through the contradictions, misinformation, and downright silliness out there about naturopathy.
- absurdity, ridiculousness, or irrationality: This “no-touch” policy occasionally devolves into silliness, as when a teacher hesitates to help a five-year-old zip up a jacket.
- clownish, whimsical, or exaggerated humor and playfulness; unrestrained high spirits: Our sessions included a lot of chatter, laughter, and silliness—exactly what sitting around a table playing games with friends is all about.
