silliness

Definitions

The quality of being lacking in common sense or judgment; foolishness.

The state of being lighthearted, amusing, or playfully absurd.

Examples

The children giggled at the pure silliness of the clown's performance.

I cannot believe I wasted so much time on such utter silliness.

There is a certain charm to his constant silliness that makes everyone feel at ease.

Synonyms

foolishness absurdity frivolity ridiculousness idiocy levity daftness

Antonyms

seriousness gravity solemnity wisdom sensibleness prudence rationality