folly
(noun)
noun
1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
Similar word(s): foolishness, unwiseness
Definition categories: attribute, trait
2. a stupid mistake
Similar word(s): betise, foolishness, imbecility, stupidity
Definition categories: act, error, fault, mistake
3. the quality of being rash and foolish
- trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly
Similar word(s): craziness, foolishness, madness
Definition categories: thought, stupidity
4. foolish or senseless behavior
Similar word(s): craziness, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery
Definition categories: act, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp
Sentences with folly as a noun:
- This is a war of folly.
- The purchase of Alaska from Russia was termed Seward's folly.
- A luncheonette in the shape of a coffee cup is particularly conspicuous, as is intended of an architectural duck or folly.