word
Folly
FAH-lee
/ˈfɑːliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
folly
Dictionary meaning
Foolish or senseless behavior.
Examples
- Trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly.
Synonyms: indulgence
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