Needless and Silly

Needless

Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

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

Nearby Words: need, needlessly

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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

Nearby Word: silliness
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