folly
[ fol-ee ]
/ ˈfɒl i /
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noun, plural fol·lies for 2-6.
the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense.
a foolish action, practice, idea, etc.; absurdity: the folly of performing without a rehearsal.
a costly and foolish undertaking; unwise investment or expenditure.
Architecture. a whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece, lend interest to a view, commemorate a person or event, etc.: found especially in England in the 18th century.
follies, a theatrical revue.
Obsolete. wickedness; wantonness.
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OTHER WORDS FROM folly
su·per·fol·ly, noun, plural su·per·fol·lies.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for folly
folly
/ (ˈfɒlɪ) /
noun plural -lies
the state or quality of being foolish; stupidity; rashness
a foolish action, mistake, idea, etc
a building in the form of a castle, temple, etc, built to satisfy a fancy or conceit, often of an eccentric kind
(plural) theatre an elaborately costumed revue
archaic
- evil; wickedness
- lewdness; wantonness
Word Origin for folly
C13: from Old French folie madness, from fou mad; see fool 1
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