silly

English

/ˈsɪli/

adj
Definitions
  • Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
  • (chiefly) Blessed, particularly:
  • (now) Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
  • (now) Simple, plain, particularly:
  • Mentally simple, foolish, particularly:
  • (cricket) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English seely (happy) inherited from Old English sǣliġ (blessed, fortunate, prosperous, happy) inherited from *sālīg (happy, blissful) affix from English seel (happiness, bliss).

Origin

English

seel

Gloss

happiness, bliss

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

幸, 嬉

Emoji

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