Foolishly

//ˈfuːlɪʃli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a foolish manner.

    "He dressed foolishly to entertain the children."

  2. 2
    Without good judgment.

    "Foolishly, he had decided that, because a home was the best investment, two homes were even better."

Adverb
  1. 1
    without good sense or judgment wordnet

Synonyms

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asininelyfatuouslyfatuouslymadlystupidstupidly

Antonyms

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wisely

Example

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"You've acted foolishly and you will pay for it."

Etymology

From Middle English folysly, folysschly; equivalent to foolish + -ly.

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