How Do You Spell FOOLISHLY?

Pronunciation: [fˈuːlɪʃli] (IPA)

The word "foolishly" is spelled with double-O followed by the letter L. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈfuː.lɪʃ.li/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "oo" sound, while the second syllable has a short "i" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a long "ee" sound. This is a common adverb used to describe someone who is acting in a silly or senseless manner. It's important to spell words correctly to convey the intended meaning in writing.

FOOLISHLY Meaning and Definition

1. Foolishly is an adverb derived from the adjective "foolish," which pertains to someone behaving or thinking in a manner that lacks good sense, wisdom, or judgment. It refers to acting or speaking without considering the consequences, making rash decisions, or engaging in silly and unnecessary actions. Foolish behavior often disregards logic, reason, or experience, displaying a lack of prudence or thoughtfulness.

   When used as an adverb, foolishly describes the way an action is performed, placing emphasis on the manner in which it occurs. It characterizes a behavior or decision made in an imprudent, unwise, or ill-advised manner. Acting foolishly implies a lack of foresight, insight, or understanding, often resulting in unfavorable outcomes, failures, or regrets. It can also refer to the act of taking risks or disregarding advice or warnings from others.

   Foolishly is often associated with impulsive or ill-considered choices, demonstrating a disregard for common sense, wisdom, or rational thinking. It suggests an action or decision made without careful deliberation or careful consideration of consequences. This adverb is frequently used to express disapproval or criticism towards someone's thoughtless or irrational conduct.

Top Common Misspellings for FOOLISHLY *

• folishly 80%

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Other Common Misspellings for FOOLISHLY

• foolisly
• follishly
• foolished
• fooleshly
• foollishly
• moplishly
• Folshly
• Mollishly

Etymology of FOOLISHLY

The word "foolishly" is derived from the base word "foolish", which originates from the Middle English word "folish". "Folish" was later influenced by the Old French word "fol" meaning "mad" or "foolish". It ultimately traces back to the Latin word "folis" which means "bellows" or "windbag". This association with a bellows or windbag led to the idea of someone being "empty-headed" or lacking intelligence, resulting in the meaning of "foolish" or "silly". The suffix "-ly" is added to form the adverb "foolishly", indicating the manner in which someone is acting or behaving as a fool.

Similar spelling words for FOOLISHLY

• foolish,
• dollishly.