Deeper English — Other Ways to Say “Silly”
The “nutty” side of learning a language (well there’s one)
Other ways? Don’t be silly. This fun word is perfect for when someone is being playful or not taking things seriously. The impression is of childish behavior, which can be a good or bad thing depending on the situation. Silly almost always has the connotation of being funny or comedic too. Think of a clown. Okay, not Pennywise. The fun ones.
If you’re here at Culture Surf (learn more here), you’re probably a devilishly smart English learner. Why settle for one word when you can add some variety? Listed below are some other great options that mean “silly” … somewhat.
Goofy
You might know this one from the Disney character in the Micky Mouse cartoons. Goofy, the dog, personifies (or dogifies?) what goofiness is. Being goofy means being silly, or having a way about you that is strange but in a funny way. In some contexts, goofy can describe someone who is awkward or naive too. For the sake of skaters out there, a “goofy” also describes a…
