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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fol•ly /ˈfɑli/USA pronunciation n., pl. -lies. - the state or quality of being foolish:[uncountable]to travel without money would be folly.
- [countable] a foolish action, practice, idea, etc.
- Show Business follies, [plural] a theatrical revue.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fol•ly (fol′ē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -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. - Architecturea whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece, lend interest to a view, commemorate a person or event, etc.: found esp. in England in the 18th century.
- Show Business follies, a theatrical revue.
- [Obs.]wickedness;
wantonness.
- Old French, derivative of fol, fou foolish, mad. See fool1
- Middle English folie 1175–1225
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged imprudence, rashness, mistake, foolishness, indiscretion, injudiciousness; madness, lunacy.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: folly /ˈfɒlɪ/ n ( pl -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) an elaborately costumed revue
Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French folie madness, from fou mad; see fool1 |