Silly and Sappy

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
Usage example: the matinee show was filled with a bunch of silly children making noise

Sappy is a synonym for silly in ability topic. In some cases you can use "Sappy" instead an adjective "Silly".

Nearby Word: silliness

Sappy

Sappy adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: a sappy plan to try to get her divorced parents back together again

Silly is a synonym for sappy in ability topic. You can use "Silly" instead the word "Sappy" as an adjective or a noun, if it concerns topics such as foolish.

Nearby Word: sapped
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