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foolishly

/ˈfuː.lɪʃ.li/
fool · ish · ly
Adjective:foolish
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• adverb

1

In a foolish manner; without good sense, foresight, or sound judgment.

Example

"He foolishly invested all of his savings into an unproven business venture."

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• Rhymes for foolishly

• Nearby Words

foolhardiness
foolhardy
foolish
foolishly
foolishness
foolproof
foosball

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'foolish' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'fool' entered English from Old French 'fol', which ultimately derives from Latin 'follis' meaning 'bellows' or 'windbag'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foolishly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foolishly
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