Silliness is defined as engaging in "a ludicrous folly",[1] showing a "lack of good sense or judgment",[2] or "the condition of being frivolous, trivial, or superficial".[3] In television, film, and the circus, portrayals of silliness such as exaggerated, funny behaviour are used to amuse audiences. Portrayals of silliness, provided by clowns and jesters, are also used to lift the spirits of people in hospitals.
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- ^ "Silliness - Synonyms and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary". Merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ^ "Definition of silliness". Collins English Dictionary. Retrieved 2013-07-06.