Backward and Silly

Backward

Backward adjective - Directed, turned, or done toward the back.

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

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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

Nearby Word: silliness

Both words in one sentence

  • Outgrown Such Silly Superstitions: One of the things the other Fnrrns consider as marking the G'grk as hopelessly backward is that they believe in "invisible overlords".
  • Music / War Ina Babylon I'm gonna sent him outta space To find another race Silly Walk: "One Step Forward" One step forward, two step backward Sucky School: "Smile Out Of Style" Don't blame the children Blame the teachers, they taught the children War Is Hell: "War ina Babylon" criticizes the war in our present day world.
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