Illiterate
Illiterate adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: offered menus with pictures, presumably for the many illiterate people who must eat there
Silly and illiterate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead the word "Illiterate" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: illiteracy, illiterately
Silly
Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
Illiterate and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illiterate" instead the word "Silly" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Word: silliness
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