Flimsy and Silly

Flimsy

Flimsy adjective - Being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance.

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

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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

Nearby Word: silliness

Both words in one sentence

  • The premise seems kind of silly and it's hard to believe that so many people would believe that Byerley is a robot based on such flimsy evidence.
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