Definition for
folly
– Foolish.
– To act with folly; act foolishly.
noun – The character or conduct of a fool; the state of being foolish; weakness of judgment or character, or actions which spring from it; want of understanding; weak or light-minded conduct.
noun – Something regard for or attention to which is foolish.
noun – Specifically Conduct morally bad; wickedness; wantonness.
noun – A costly structure or other undertaking left unfinished for want of means, too expensive to be properly maintained, built in a very ill-chosen place, or the like; an enterprise that exhausts or ruins the projector.
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Synonyms Nonsense, foolishness, senselessness, ridiculousness, extravagance, indiscretion, imbecility. See list under
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