folly
noun
the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense.
follies
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pluralof folly.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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People forget about past follies, either by choice and/or because they’re distracted by the next shiny thing.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
The follies of the living were more than enough to keep him occupied.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
More aggressive fine print restrains other follies like the bond portfolio mismatches that undid California-based Silicon Valley Bank two years ago, says Davide Oneglia, director of European and global macro at TS Lombard.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025
The house is surrounded by 25 acres of grounds featuring cottages, a large greenhouse, walled garden, follies, a fountain and a croquet lawn.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2023
The children of mighty men of Rome were never made to pay for their mistakes, for their follies.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
