Folly

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A lack of good sense; foolishness, or an ornamental building.

“Building the extension without planning permission was pure folly.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfɒli/

Syllables

fol·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

foolishnessunwisenessstupiditybetiseimbecilitycrazinessmadnessfoolery

Antonyms

wisdom

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Folly" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Folly" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Folly

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “folly” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bolly colly dolly fally felly filly foaly foldy folky fonly foxly fully golly holly jolly lolly molly oolly polly tolly wolly

Words you can make from Folly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “folly”.

foll

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