foolishly

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈfuːlɪʃli/ See IPA manual

Freq #22024

Meanings

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adv
In a way that shows a lack of good sense or judgement.

They acted foolishly when they agreed to come without a plan.

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a way that shows a lack... unwisely

Etymology

From Middle English folysly, folysschly; equivalent to foolish + -ly.

folysly Middle English

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Describing Qualities

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