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sillier vs more silly

Both 'sillier' and 'more silly' are correct comparative forms of the adjective 'silly'. 'Sillier' is more typically used and sounds more natural in English. 'More silly' is also correct but may sound slightly formal or less common in everyday speech.
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This is a correct comparative form of the adjective 'silly'.

"sillier"

Use 'sillier' when comparing two things and indicating that one is more silly than the other.

Examples:

  • She is sillier than her brother.
  • The situation keeps getting sillier and sillier.
  • Jan 23, 2019 ... Or should I have said "sillier?" From what I can tell, "even more silly" is a presupposition trigger. That's about the only answer I can find on ...
  • Sally Walsh, of Sillier than Sally Designs, has designed her first Christmas collection and it simply radiates joy! Her charming critters are featured ...
  • Jul 10, 2023 ... ... at my friend's advice. What other small items can I fit in my bag/pocket to make life sillier? Upvote 20K Downvote 5.2K Go to comments
  • Welcome to Sillier Than Sally Land (the alter ego of Sally Walsh), this delightful world of mine is a whimsical, candy coloured wonderland. Clamouring with fun, ...
  • Examples of 'sillier' in a sentence. sillier. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the ...
  • Sillier than Sally Designs. 12851 likes · 36 talking about this. Water Colour Artist Sillier Than Sally / Sally Walsh.
  • Jun 28, 2023 ... 16K likes, 106 comments - middleclassfancy on June 28, 2023: "I must become sillier".
  • Jan 3, 2018 ... It is absolutely the truest of truths that humour, the sillier the better, is a vital factor in helping contribute towards the easing up of the downs.
  • Mar 25, 2020 ... 29 likes, 0 comments - lindsayliepman on March 25, 2020: "Kids are getting sillier by the minute but I'm proud of how everyone is working ...

Alternatives:

  • more silly
  • less serious
  • more foolish
  • more ridiculous
  • more absurd

This is a correct comparative form of the adjective 'silly'.

"more silly"

Use 'more silly' when comparing two things and indicating that one is more silly than the other. It may sound slightly formal or less common in everyday speech.

Examples:

  • Her behavior is more silly than his.
  • The second option is more silly than the first.
  • Jan 23, 2019 ... "Even more silly" is a presupposition trigger. That's about the only answer I can find on the internet. But are presupposition triggers proper or improper to ...
  • May 26, 2024 ... ehluss on May 26, 2024: "Giving more silly goose with every year it seems".
  • 3 days ago ... No more silly... I'll miss her limbros...... Canto VII meme. r/limbuscompany - No ...
  • Mar 25, 2022 ... 967 likes, 20 comments - itsleahelaine on March 25, 2022: "some closer pics of the babies and more silly lol doodles! ✨✨✨ .
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... LEAGUE needs more silly skins. Nowadays it's always some aesthetic generic skinline or generic edgy skinline, and they're VERY boring. I ...
  • All answers for „More silly“ ➤ 4 answers to your crossword clue ✓ Set and sort by length & letters ✓ Helpful instructions on how to use the tool ✓ Solve ...
  • Apr 16, 2023 ... More silly outfits with the prophecy masks as requested, some fun outfits with the good ol prophecy masks! plus a bonus dragon
  • Mar 30, 2024 ... 16: twenty-five MORE silly little lists you can make right now. Lists #36-60, if you're keeping track. Claire. Mar 30, 2024. ∙ Paid. 46. Share ...
  • DNA testing in baseball – more silly alarmism from reporters and bioethicists. By Michael Eisen | Published: July 21, 2009. The New York Times is fronting a ...
  • More Silly Videos. Susan Kirby · May 20, 2016 · More Silly Videos · Susan Kirby · May 20, 2016. Christmas is very, very important to the Chronicler and this ...

Alternatives:

  • sillier
  • less serious
  • more foolish
  • more ridiculous
  • more absurd

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