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- [fol-ee]
- /ˈfɒl i/
- /ˈfɒl.i/
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- [fol-ee]
- /ˈfɒl i/
Definitions of follies word
- noun plural follies the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense. 1
- noun plural follies a foolish action, practice, idea, etc.; absurdity: the folly of performing without a rehearsal. 1
- noun plural follies a costly and foolish undertaking; unwise investment or expenditure. 1
- noun plural follies 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. 1
- noun plural follies follies, a theatrical revue. 1
- noun plural follies Obsolete. wickedness; wantonness. 1
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Origin of follies
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English folie < Old French, derivative of fol, fou foolish, mad. See fool1
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Parts of speech for Follies
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follies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for follies
noun follies
- idiocies — utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc.: All this talk of zombies coming to attack us is pure idiocy.
- absurdities — Plural form of absurdity.
- fatuities — Plural form of fatuity.
- inanities — lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness.
- trivialities — something trivial; a trivial matter, affair, remark, etc.: cocktail conversation marked by trivialities.
Antonyms for follies
noun follies
- cares — a private organization for the collection of funds, goods, etc., for distribution to the needy in foreign countries.
- senses — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
- understandings — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
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