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foolishly
Variant of foolish
foolish
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fool·ish (fo̵̅o̅l′is̸h)
adjective
- without good sense; silly; unwise
- ridiculous; absurd
- abashed; embarrassed
- Archaic humble
Etymology: ME folish
Related Forms:
- foolishly fool′·ishly adverb
- foolishness fool′·ish·ness noun
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