Eccentric and Silly

Eccentric

Eccentric adjective - Different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion.

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

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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

Nearby Word: silliness

Christopher Eccleston can definitely be silly and eccentric when he's acting, but he's rather calm and flat while being interviewed.

Source: Funny Character, Boring Actor
Beware the Silly Ones: Just because he talks to imaginary animals and people, adopts various ridiculous personas, breaks into song at almost any opportunity, and just generally acts in eccentric and silly manner, doesn't mean he can't kick ass while doing any number of those things at the same time.

Source: Characters / The A-Team
Yes, the Cloud Cuckoolander is quite awesome.Provides Examples Of: Adorkable: Glasses, silly voice, eccentric mannerisms... oh yes, and this.

Source: Lets Play / medibot

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