follies

Meanings

• exuberant festivities or revelries, often involving elaborate costumes and masquerades

  - "The annual follies event was a grand spectacle of music, dance, and pageantry."
  - "The follies of youth are often characterized by impulsive behavior, reckless abandon, and a general disregard for consequences."

• a person or thing regarded as a foolish or ridiculous object of amusement or ridicule

  - "The class clown was the life of the party, but his constant pranks and foolish antics often got him into trouble."
  - "The follies of the wealthy elite were a source of endless amusement and ridicule for the common people."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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Variants

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follies , folly

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Etymology

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derived from the Middle English word 'foloie', meaning 'madness, folly, or extravagance'

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Related Concepts

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1. satire: a literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people, their ideas, or their actions

2. masquerade: a festive event or celebration in which people wear masks, costumes, or disguises, often for amusement, entertainment, or fun

3. pantomime: a form of theatrical entertainment or performance in which actors use exaggerated gestures, facial expressions, and movements, often accompanied by spoken dialogue, songs, or music, and intended to amuse, entertain, or delight the audience

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