FOOLISHLY

foolishly, unwisely

(adverb) without good sense or judgment; “He acted foolishly when he agreed to come”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

foolishly (comparative more foolishly, superlative most foolishly)

In a foolish manner.

Without good judgment.

Source: Wiktionary

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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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