FOOLISHLY
foolishly, unwisely
(adverb) without good sense or judgment; “He acted foolishly when he agreed to come”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
foolishly (comparative more foolishly, superlative most foolishly)
In a foolish manner.
Without good judgment.
Source: Wiktionary
Fool"ish*ly, adv.
Definition: In a foolish manner.
FOOLISH
Fool"ish, a.
1. Marked with, or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment or discretion; silly; unwise. I am a very foolish fond old man. Shak.
2. Such as a fool would do; proceeding from weakness of mind or silliness; exhibiting a want of judgment or discretion; as, a foolish act.
3. Absurd; ridiculous; despicable; contemptible. A foolish figure he must make. Prior.
Syn.
– Absurd; shallow; shallow-brained; brainless; simple; irrational; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; incautious; silly; ridiculous; vain; trifling; contemptible. See Absurd.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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