Fool: meaning, definitions and examples
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fool
[ fuหl ]
silly person
A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt like a fool for not listening to her advice.
- Don't be a fool and take unnecessary risks.
jester
A jester or clown, especially one retained in a royal or noble household.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fool entertained the king with his jokes and antics.
- In medieval times, the fool would provide comic relief in the court.
Translations
Translations of the word "fool" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tolo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Narr
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupiec
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ่ (orokamono)
๐ซ๐ท imbรฉcile
๐ช๐ธ tonto
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด (babo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู (ahmaq)
๐จ๐ฟ hlupรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ hlupรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๅป็ (shวguฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ norฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ kjรกni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐา (aqymaq)
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแแ (suleli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonto
Etymology
The word 'fool' has origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'fol', meaning 'madman' or 'idiot'. In medieval times, a fool was often a jester or entertainer in the royal court, known for their comedic performances. Over time, the word evolved to describe someone who acts unwisely or imprudently. The concept of a fool has been present in various cultures and literature, often symbolizing foolishness or naivety.
See also: folly, foolery, foolhardy, foolish, foolishly, foolishness, tomfoolery.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,201 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 5198 slender
- 5199 sympathetic
- 5200 citizenship
- 5201 fool
- 5202 meanings
- 5203 manners
- 5204 stems
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