Definition of folly

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • folly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • folly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • folly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of folly


  • the trait of acting stupidly or rashly (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. foolishness
    2. unwiseness
  • a stupid mistake (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. betise
    2. foolishness
    3. imbecility
    4. stupidity
  • foolish or senseless behavior (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. craziness
    2. foolery
    3. indulgence
    4. lunacy
    5. tomfoolery
  • the quality of being rash and foolish (noun)

    Examples

    1. trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly

    Synonyms

    1. craziness
    2. foolishness
    3. madness

See definition of folly in Merriam Webster