Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Folly.
How to pronounce folly:
US
Folly - as a noun
The trait of acting stupidly or rashly
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
The quality of being rash and foolish
Example: "Trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Foolish or senseless behavior
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Example Sentences
"His decision to quit his stable job and pursue a career in acting was a great folly."
"Investing all his savings into that failing business was a monumental folly."
"Ignoring the advice of experts was his greatest folly."
"It was sheer folly to trust a stranger with all her personal information."
"The dictator's folly led to the downfall of the entire nation."
Word Game Points
Is FOLLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, folly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FOLLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is FOLLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, folly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFOLLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is FOLLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, folly is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFOLLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
