adverb

foolishly

foolishly

He foolishly invested all his money.

He foolishly invested all his money.

She foolishly believed his lies.

She foolishly believed his lies.

((adv.)) ((verb)) modifies a (verb) He foolishly spent his savings.

Synonyms: unwisely, stupidly; Antonyms: wisely, sensibly

From 'fool' + '-ish' (like a) + '-ly' (adverb suffix). Literally 'in the manner of a fool'.

Picture a court jester (a fool) trying to do a serious task and failing. That's acting 'foolishly'.

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