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Definition of Folly
1. Noun. The trait of acting stupidly or rashly.
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Indiscretion, Injudiciousness, Absurdity, Fatuity, Fatuousness, Silliness, Asininity
Antonyms: Wisdom
Derivative terms: Foolish, Unwise
2. Noun. A stupid mistake.
3. Noun. The quality of being rash and foolish. "Adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
Generic synonyms: Stupidity
Derivative terms: Crazy, Foolish, Mad
4. Noun. Foolish or senseless behavior.
Generic synonyms: Caper, Frolic, Gambol, Play, Romp
Specialized synonyms: Meshugaas, Mishegaas, Mishegoss, Buffoonery, Clowning, Frivolity, Harlequinade, Japery, Prank
Derivative terms: Crazy, Crazy, Fool, Lunatic
Definition of Folly
1. n. The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind.
Definition of Folly
1. a foolish idea or action [n -LIES]
Medical Definition of Folly
1. Origin: OE. Folie, foli, F. Folie, fr. Fol, fou, foolish, mad. See Fool. 1. The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind. 2. A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure; weak or light-minded conduct; foolery. " What folly 'tis to hazard life for ill." (Shak) 3. Scandalous crime; sin; specifically, as applied to a woman, wantonness. "[Achan] wrought folly in Israel." (Josh. Vii. 15) "When lovely woman stoops to folly." (Goldsmith) 4. The result of a foolish action or enterprise. " It is called this man's or that man's "folly," and name of the foolish builder is thus kept alive for long after years." (Trench) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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