Silly and Vacuous

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

Nearby Word: silliness

Vacuous adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Usage example: a movie that was enthusiastically derided for its vacuous dialogue

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Silly is a synonym for vacuous in empty topic. Sometimes you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Vacuous".

Nearby Words: vacuity, vacuously

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