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silly meaning in Sanskrit

दुर्मति durmati

/ˈsɪl.i/

silly in Sanskrit: दुर्मति (durmati). In English, silly means laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.

Sanskrit words for silly

foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
दुर्मति durmati

English meaning of silly

  1. adjective Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
  2. adjective Absurdly large.
  3. adjective Good; pious.
  4. adjective Holy.

Full definition of silly

silly in a sentence

  • They were laughing at a silly joke.

Synonyms of silly

silly in other languages

Questions about silly in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of silly in Sanskrit?
Silly in Sanskrit is दुर्मति (durmati).
silly इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Silly: दुर्मति (durmati).
What does silly mean in English?
Silly means laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.

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