silliness

English

/ˈsɪlinɪs/

noun

Definitions

(uncountable) That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.
(countable) An act that is silly; a result of being silly.

Etymology

Suffix from English silly.

Origin

English

silly

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

nonsilly English
seel English
sillily English
silly English
sillyfic English
sillyhead English
sillyish English
sillykin English
unsilly English
seely Middle English