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Silliness vs Craziness - What's the difference?

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In uncountable terms the difference between silliness and craziness

is that silliness is that which is perceived as silly or frivolous while craziness is the state of being broken down or weakened; as, the craziness of a ship, or of the limbs.

In countable terms the difference between silliness and craziness

is that silliness is an act that is silly; a result of being silly while craziness is the result or product of being crazy.

silliness

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.
  • (countable) An act that is silly; a result of being silly.

    • craziness

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (uncountable) The state of being broken in mind; imbecility or weakness of intellect; derangement.
  • (uncountable) The state of being broken down or weakened; as, the craziness of a ship, or of the limbs.
  • (countable) The result or product of being crazy.