Silly and Sober

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Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Usage example: the matinee show was filled with a bunch of silly children making noise

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Sober is an antonym for silly.

Nearby Word: silliness

Sober adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: a sober reply to what was only a teasing comment

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Silly is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

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