foolishly
FOO-lihsh-lee
Foolishly (adv) means In a way that shows poor judgment. Example: “She foolishly left her laptop unattended at the café.”
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In a way that shows poor judgment.
"She foolishly left her laptop unattended at the café."
How to use foolishly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in an unwise or silly way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more foolishly
- Superlative
- most foolishly
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Etymology
Came from Middle English folysly, folysschly, equivalent to foolish + -ly.
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What does “foolishly” mean?
The word “foolishly” means in a way that shows poor judgment. In plain terms, doing something in an unwise or silly way.
How do you pronounce “foolishly”?
“Foolishly” is pronounced FOO-lihsh-lee (/ˈfuːlɪʃli/ in IPA).
How do you use “foolishly” in a sentence?
Here is “foolishly” used in a sentence: “She foolishly left her laptop unattended at the café.”
What part of speech is “foolishly”?
“Foolishly” is an adverb.
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