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Webster 1913 Edition


Foolishly

Fool′ish-ly

,
adv.
In a foolish manner.

Webster 1828 Edition


Foolishly

FOOL'ISHLY

, adv.
1.
Weakly; without understanding or judgment; unwisely; indiscreetly.
2.
Wickedly; sinfully.
I have done very foolishly. 2Sam. 24.

Definition 2024


foolishly

foolishly

English

Adverb

foolishly (comparative more foolishly, superlative most foolishly)

  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.