Canny and Silly

Opposite meaning words

Canny adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.

Usage example: a canny card player, good at psyching out his opponents

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Silly is an antonym for canny in clever topic.

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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Canny is an antonym for silly.

Nearby Word: silliness

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Silly and Canny. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/canny/silly

Canny & Silly. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/canny/silly>.

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