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The definition of folly
5 Definitions of: folly
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- noun, the state or quality of being foolish; stupidity; rashness
- noun, a foolish action, mistake, idea, etc
- noun, a building in the form of a castle, temple, etc, built to satisfy a fancy or conceit, often of an eccentric kind
- noun, theatre an elaborately costumed revue
- noun, a) evil; wickedness b) lewdness; wantonness
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| Synonyms: | nonsense, preposterous, reckless, silly, daft (informal), foolish, madness, stupidity, indiscretion, lunacy | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | wisdom |
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