Joking and Silly

Joking

Joking adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
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Synonyms for Joking

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

Nearby Words: joke, joker, joked, jokingly, joky

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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

Nearby Word: silliness

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Both words in one sentence

  • Eventually he takes Urahara's advice... and learns Urahara was joking, they're just an ordinary (and very silly) bandana and gloves after all.
  • He liked it at first, but then breaks down and starts berating or joking about his Cherub companion for wearing no pants, his worshippers annoying him for very silly and inane reasons, and all the giant monsters bothering them both.
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall Hastings: I was tired of this silly joking about my 'speaking countenance'.
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