follia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- folly noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
- insanity noun Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.
- madness noun A state of serious mental illness; insanity.
- rampage noun A period of violent, uncontrolled behaviour.
- spree noun A short burst of unrestrained activity, especially spending or indulgence.
Senses
follia is used for these senses in English:
- folly Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
- fool's errand (idiomatic) A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
- insanity The state of being insane; madness.
- madness The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
- rampage A course of violent, frenzied action.
- spree (in combination) Uninhibited activity.
folly — full definition
- noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
- noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.
insanity — full definition
- noun Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.
- noun Extreme foolishness or a chaotic, reckless situation.