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folly
[fol-ee]
noun
plural
folliesthe state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense.
a foolish action, practice, idea, etc.; absurdity.
the folly of performing without a rehearsal.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,a costly and foolish undertaking; unwise investment or expenditure.
Architecture.a whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece, lend interest to a view, commemorate a person or event, etc.: found especially in England in the 18th century.
follies, a theatrical revue.
Obsolete.wickedness; wantonness.
folly
/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
the state or quality of being foolish; stupidity; rashness
a foolish action, mistake, idea, etc
a building in the form of a castle, temple, etc, built to satisfy a fancy or conceit, often of an eccentric kind
(plural) theatre an elaborately costumed revue
archaic
evil; wickedness
lewdness; wantonness
Other 51Թ Forms
- superfolly noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of folly1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of folly1
Example Sentences
It was the attitude of supreme arrogance, in which mortals in their folly would set themselves up against the gods.
Of course, they are perfect for each other, but as situations prompt a détente, Félix arrives to accompany Agathe to the retreat’s Ball, widening the path for romantic folly.
It’s folly to focus on artificial food dyes while undermining vaccination science and firing those charged with real work that keeps us healthy and safe.
And so, in a fit of brilliant folly, they decided to take it on themselves — financially and logistically.
Lord Mullholland told the teenager: "If there was ever a case which shows the utter folly of running with a gang, it is this."
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