follies
follies Lexical Profile
follies Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Foolish actions, ideas, or undertakings that show a lack of good sense or foresight.
"Historians often study the political follies that led to the decline of great empires."
A theatrical revue consisting of extravagant musical numbers, comedy sketches, andelaborately costumed dancers.
"The historic theater on Broadway was once famous for hosting lavish summer follies."
Costly ornamental buildings, such as mock castles or classical temples, constructed primarily for decoration in a large garden or park rather than for practical use.
"Eighteenth-century aristocrats frequently commissioned whimsical architectural follies across their country estates."
• Rhymes for follies
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old French 'folie', meaning 'madness' or 'foolishness', from 'fol' ('fool'), ultimately tracing back to Latin 'follis' ('bellows' or 'windbag').