folly
11 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #13,315
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈɑːliː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural follies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
foolish or senseless behavior
a stupid mistake
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
the quality of being rash and foolish
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A color” wd-fact
- “Another word for foolishness” gen-syn
- “the trait of acting stupidly or rashly” wn-def
Anagrams
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