Simple and Silly

Simple

Simple adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: the fact that he didn't go to college doesn't mean he's simple

Silly is a synonym for simple in feeble-minded topic. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead the word "Simple" as an adjective or a noun, when it comes to topics like characteristic, mental condition, mindless.

Silly

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

Simple is a synonym for silly in mental condition topic. Sometimes you can use "Simple" instead the word "Silly" as an adjective or a noun, if it concerns topics such as absurd, mindless.

Nearby Word: silliness
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