Knowing and Silly

Knowing

Knowing adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.
Usage example: knowing movie producers do not invest their own money in their risky ventures

Silly is an antonym for knowing.

Nearby Words: know, known, knowingly

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Knowing is an antonym for silly.

Nearby Word: silliness

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Tuxedo Gin It's partially justified by her not knowing he's dead, though it's still a bit silly.
  • Outgrown Such Silly Superstitions: Averted, despite knowing that they were genetically engineered each of the Pelted races has at least one religion.
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