Antic and Silly

Antic

Antic adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: an antic group of kids at summer camp

Silly and antic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Antic".

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Antic and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antic" instead an adjective "Silly".

Nearby Word: silliness
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