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foolishly

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As an adverb, foolishly means in a foolish manner.

Meanings of foolishly

2 meanings

adverb

  1. In a foolish manner.

    “He dressed foolishly to entertain the children.”

  2. Without good judgment.

    “Foolishly, he had decided that, because a home was the best investment, two homes were even better.”

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Synonyms by meaning

adverb: without good sense or judgment
Oppositeswisely

Words that rhyme with foolishly

ghoulishly

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