What is another word for silly people?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪli pˈiːpə͡l] (IPA)

There are plenty of ways to refer to someone who is being silly or foolish, without using the phrase "silly people" directly. Depending on the context, you might refer to someone as "goofy," "quirky," "odd," or "eccentric." If they're behaving in a way that's not particularly intelligent, you might call them "dense," "airheaded," "unintelligent," or "mindless." On the other hand, if their behavior is more playful than truly foolish, you might use terms such as "whimsical," "fanciful," or "playful." Ultimately, there are plenty of ways to describe someone who is being silly without resorting to the same old phrase each time.

What are the hypernyms for Silly people?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Silly people

  • I like summer. I like warmer weather and long days. I'm one of those silly people who still enjoy lying in the sun - my children are horrified!
    Danielle Steel
  • If courtesans and strumpets were to be prosecuted with as much rigor as some silly people would have it, what locks or bars would be sufficient to preserve the honor of our wives and daughters?
    Bernard Mandeville
  • I am daily more amazed at the ignorance of grown-upgentlemen and gentlewomenthe chief reading of these silly people is stories, tales, novels, and works of some kind of fiction, and not even the best works of the kind. They are very much in the state of those who commit excess in strong drink.
    George Long (scholar)

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