English edit

Etymology edit

foolish +‎ -ly

Pronunciation edit

Adverb edit

foolishly (comparative more foolishly, superlative most foolishly)

  1. In a foolish manner.
    He dressed foolishly to entertain the children.
  2. Without good judgment.
    Foolishly, he had decided that, because a home was the best investment, two homes were even better.