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foolery Synonyms

Another word for foolery

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• noun (Context 1)

Foolish, silly, or nonsensical behavior, speech, or actions.

Usage Example

"The teacher quickly put an end to the students' tomfoolery so the lesson could begin."

Strongest
tomfoolery
folly
silliness
foolishness
Strong
nonsense
buffoonery
absurdity
horseplay
monkey business
shenanigans

Opposites of foolery

The opposite of foolery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wisdom
seriousness
sensibleness
prudence
common sense
gravity
sobriety
See all opposites of foolery

• Nearby Words

foodless
foodstuff
fool
foolery
foolhardiness
foolhardy
foolish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Foolery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/foolery
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