folly meaning and definition

FOLLY noun

Definition of folly (noun)

1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
   • synonyms: foolishness, unwiseness
   • antonym: wisdom
2. a stupid mistake
   • synonyms: betise, foolishness, imbecility, stupidity
3. the quality of being rash and foolish
   • "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
   • synonyms: craziness, foolishness, madness
4. foolish or senseless behavior
   • synonyms: craziness, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery