Antonyms for foolish

Grammar : Adj

Spell : foo-lish

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfu lɪʃ

Definition of foolish

Origin : early 14c., from fool (n.) + -ish. Related: Foolishly; foolishness. Old English words for this were dysig, stunt, dol.

adj nonsensical, idiotic

Example sentences :

Your brother was foolish enough to leave his boat in Rushton's care.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Only a foolish optimist can deny the dark realities of the moment.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Jeff cleared his throat and looked about with foolish importance.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

But God must be able to let them know what foolish creatures they are, majie!
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Above all, shun the snares of women, for they are ever set for the foolish feet of the young.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Even had he not been bound by his promise to Sidney, flight would have been foolish.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The French are as the foolish virgins, and trust ofttimes to chance.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

We must prevent this foolish marriage which he has got into his head, from taking place.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

I cried out, and in a foolish effort to save him, I must have let go of the ledge to which I clung.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

I seemed face to face with some foolish, grinning masque of horror.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Synonyms for foolish

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