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Foolishly vs Sillily - What's the difference?

foolishly | sillily |

As adverbs the difference between foolishly and sillily

is that foolishly is in a foolish manner while sillily is (dated) in a silly manner; foolishly.

foolishly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a foolish manner.
    • He dressed foolishly to entertain the children.
  • Without good judgment.
    • Foolishly , he had decided that, because a home was the best investment, two homes were even better.
    English manner adverbs English act-related adverbs

    sillily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (dated) In a silly manner; foolishly.
    • The man walked down the street so sillily that many a bystander stopped and stared slack-jawed.