foolishly
Translation
foolishly
Examples
He foolishly invested all his money.
He foolishly invested all his money.
She foolishly believed his lies.
She foolishly believed his lies.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) ((verb)) modifies a (verb) He foolishly spent his savings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unwisely, stupidly; Antonyms: wisely, sensibly
Etymology
From 'fool' + '-ish' (like a) + '-ly' (adverb suffix). Literally 'in the manner of a fool'.
Memory Tips
Picture a court jester (a fool) trying to do a serious task and failing. That's acting 'foolishly'.