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tomfool Synonyms
Another word for tomfool
Choosing another word for tomfool depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A grossly foolish, silly, or stupid person; a buffoon.
Usage Example
"He felt like an absolute fool after realizing he had locked his keys inside the running car."
Strongest
fool
buffoon
nincompoop
Strong
simpleton
dunce
clown
nitwit
blockhead
• adjective (Context 2)
Utterly foolish, silly, or absurd.
Usage Example
"The committee immediately rejected his foolish scheme to fund the project through lottery tickets."
Strongest
foolish
silly
Strong
absurd
idiotic
harebrained
half-witted
ludicrous
inane
• verb (Context 3)
To act foolishly or engage in silly, playful behavior.
Usage Example
"The director told the actors to stop tomfooling on set so they could finish filming the scene before dusk."
Strongest
fool around
clown around
Strong
horse around
monkey around
mess around
Opposites of tomfool
The opposite of tomfool shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
sensible
wise
sage
prudent
rational
genius
shrewd
astute
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tomfool. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tomfool