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- pronunciation:
- fa
li
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
follies |
| definition 1: |
use of poor judgment, or lack of common sense.
The problem was caused by my own folly, and I am solely to blame.- synonyms:
- foolishness
- antonyms:
- common sense, prudence, sense, wisdom
- similar words:
- fatuity, imprudence, indiscretion
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| definition 2: |
an act or acts of foolishness; rash behavior.
He is now suffering the consequences of his folly.- synonyms:
- foolishness, idiocy, stupidity
- similar words:
- indiscretion, lunacy, monkey business, tomfoolery
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| definition 3: |
an unwise or foolish undertaking, such as an expensive project that fails.
Investing all his money in a risky scheme like that was sheer folly.- similar words:
- blunder, goof, mistake
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| definition 4: |
(pl. but used with a sing. verb) a theatrical revue that includes numerous songs, dances, and skits.
- synonyms:
- revue
- similar words:
- burlesque, vaudeville
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| related words: |
absurdity, caprice, insanity, nonsense |
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