Silly and Sensible

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Silly adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: those silly movie producers who thought that audiences would fall for that gimmick all over again

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Sensible is an antonym for silly in topics: foolish, absurd.

Nearby Word: silliness

Sensible adjective - Able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind.

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Silly is an antonym for sensible in wise topic.

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