Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Silly"

The meaning of "Silly" in various phrases and sentences

Q: What does Silly me. mean?
A: Silly me = that was silly of me = I just did something silly
Q: What does how Silly of me mean?
A: It is a phrase you say when you've made a mistake. For example if you got the dates mixed up for a lunch date you could say 'How silly of me!'
Q: What does Silly mean?
A: To act in a funny, goofy manner
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Q: What does Silly me mean?
A: Means you did or said something stupid and are acknowledging it out loud.

Example sentences using "Silly"

Q: Please show me example sentences with Silly.
A: :o how can I say "tonto/a" without being rude?

Synonyms of "Silly" and their differences

Q: What is the difference between Silly and Stupid ?
A: @MioKotova “Silly” is usually said when someone is acting out of their nature in a humorous way.
“Stupid” is when someone is when someone is acting or actually is unknowing of common knowledge and may be irritating.

Hope this helps!
Q: What is the difference between Silly and Stupid ?
A: they both mean the same (synonyms) Silly is used more in a cute way. Stupid is more of a direct insult.
For example: Those cute silly things he said made her smile.

You have to be really stupid to say something so bad
Q: What is the difference between Silly and Weird ?
A: Silly is normally when you do something childish.
Q: What is the difference between Silly and Funny and Stupid ?
A: she definitely wasn't trying to be mean or offensive. she actually meant it as a term of endearment. it's just like "oh you're so silly for waking up early even though you said you were going to sleep in". it's a little hard to explain but it doesn't have a deep meaning to it. I wouldn't take it to heart. I think in general "silly' has a light, joking around feeling to it.

Translations of "Silly"

Q: How do you say this in English (US)? Silly
A: should be pronounced like sil-lee.
the s should sound the same if you were to say usted.
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? Silly
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Q: How do you say this in English (US)? Silly
A: Silly is fine. You might also say goofy or funny, depending on what you are trying to describe.
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? Silly
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Q: How do you say this in English (UK)? Silly
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Other questions about "Silly"

Q: Please show me how to pronounce Silly billy.
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Q: Silly me.
Silly you.
Silly baby.
Silly mommy.
Silly Ken.

Is it rude to call your parents or teachers silly? Does this sound natural?
A: Depends on your age. If you are a preteen or younger, you can get away with saying silly mommy/daddy etc. When you are teen or older, no.

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