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folly

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
the fact of being stupid, or a stupid action, idea, etc.:

Examples:

She said that the idea was folly.
[ + to infinitive ] It would be folly for the country to become involved in the war.
2
a building in the form of a small castle, temple, etc., that has been built as a decoration in a large garden or park:

Examples:

a Gothic garden folly
3
the condition of being foolish, or a foolish action or belief:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] It would be folly to attempt a trip in this snowstorm.

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