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silliness vs silly

silly vs silliness

silliness and silly both are nouns.

silliness is not an adjective while silly is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
silliness Yes No No No
silly Yes Yes No No
silliness (noun) silly (noun)
a ludicrous folly a word used for misbehaving children
an impulsive scatterbrained manner
silliness (adjective) silly (adjective)
dazed from or as if from repeated blows
ludicrous, foolish
lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
inspiring scornful pity
Difference between silliness and silly

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