Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Folly

• (n.) The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind.
• (n.) A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure; weak or light-minded conduct; foolery.
• (n.) Scandalous crime; sin; specifically, as applied to a woman, wantonness.
• (n.) The result of a foolish action or enterprise.

Synonyms of Folly

• Foolishness
• Unwiseness
• Stupidity
• Betise
• Foolishness
• Imbecility
• Foolishness
• Craziness
• Madness
• Foolery
• Tomfoolery
• Craziness
• Lunacy
• Indulgence

Antonyms of Folly

• Wisdom

Homophones of Folly

• Folley