Folly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural fol·lies for 2-6.
  1. the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense.
  2. a foolish action, practice, idea, etc.; absurdity: the folly of performing without a rehearsal.
  3. a costly and foolish undertaking; unwise investment or expenditure.
  4. 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.
  5. a theatrical revue.
  6. wickedness; wantonness.
noun plural -lies
  1. the state or quality of being foolish; stupidity; rashness
  2. a foolish action, mistake, idea, etc
  3. a building in the form of a castle, temple, etc, built to satisfy a fancy or conceit, often of an eccentric kind
  4. an elaborately costumed revue
  5. archaic
    • evil; wickedness
    • lewdness; wantonness
Folly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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