folly

Meanings

• noun

  A foolish act; something stupid or senseless.

  - "His folly cost him the game."
  - "The folly of youth is often regretted in old age."

• noun

  An elaborate and costly structure built primarily for decoration, as in a garden.

  - "The castle ruins were a popular tourist attraction, known for their impressive folly."
  - "The folly in the park was a favorite spot for wedding photos."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɑli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with folly
olly , olly-olly-oxen-free , olly-olly-oxen-free-oh

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Variants

List of all variants of folly that leads to same result
follies , folly

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Etymology

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Old French folie 'madness, foolishness, delusion', from fol 'mad, foolish'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'folly' has been used to describe a variety of structures throughout history, including towers, temples, and obelisks.

2. The term 'folly' comes from the Old French word 'folie', which means 'madness' or 'foolishness'.

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Related Concepts

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1. wisdom: Folly is often contrasted with wisdom, as a foolish act is one that lacks the foresight and prudence that comes with experience and knowledge.

2. imprudence: Folly is a synonym for imprudence, which refers to acting without proper caution or consideration of the consequences.

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Culture

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In literature, folly is often used to describe a character who acts impulsively or irrationally, sometimes to comedic effect. In art and architecture, a folly is a decorative structure built for aesthetic reasons, often in a garden.

How to Memorize "folly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person doing something foolish or a decorative structure in a garden.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something silly or unnecessary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Foolish acts, Ornate structures, Lack of prudence, Yielding imprudent results'.

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