Defn: Foolishly hasty. [R.]
FOOLIFY
Fool"i*fy, v. t. Etym: [Fool + -fy.]
Defn: To make a fool of; to befool. [R.] Holland.
FOOLISH
Fool"ish, a.
1. Marked with, or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment or discretion; silly; unwise. I am a very foolish fond old man. Shak.
2. Such as a fool would do; proceeding from weakness of mind or silliness; exhibiting a want of judgment or discretion; as, a foolish act.
3. Absurd; ridiculous; despicable; contemptible. A foolish figure he must make. Prior.
Syn. — Absurd; shallow; shallow-brained; brainless; simple; irrational; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; incautious; silly; ridiculous; vain; trifling; contemptible. See Absurd.
FOOLISHLY
Fool"ish*ly, adv.
Defn: In a foolish manner.