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Fooled: meaning, definitions and examples

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fooled

 

[ fuːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceived someone

Fooled means to have deceived someone into believing something that is not true. It often implies tricking someone in a playful or cunning manner.

Synonyms

conned, duped, misled, tricked

Examples of usage

  • He fooled his friends with a clever prank.
  • She felt embarrassed after being fooled by the magic trick.
  • Don't be fooled by his charming smile.
  • They fooled the audience into thinking it was a real fight.

Translations

Translations of the word "fooled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया

🇩🇪 hereingelegt

🇮🇩 ditipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 騙された

🇫🇷 dupe

🇪🇸 engañado

🇹🇷 kandırılmış

🇰🇷 속은

🇸🇦 مخدوع

🇨🇿 oškubán

🇸🇰 oklamaný

🇨🇳 被愚弄

🇸🇮 prevaren

🇮🇸 farið í gegnum

🇰🇿 алдауға ұшыраған

🇬🇪 დაბნეული

🇦🇿 aldanmış

🇲🇽 engañado

Etymology

The word 'fooled' is derived from the verb 'fool,' which dates back to the early 15th century. Its roots can be traced to the Middle English term 'fool,' meaning a 'jester' or 'clown,' which itself comes from the Old French word 'fol,' meaning 'foolish' or 'mad.' The evolution of the word reflects a shift towards a broader sense of deceit and trickery, as it began to encompass actions that lead someone to error or misunderstanding, often in a playful or light-hearted manner. Over the centuries, the term has maintained its essence of deception but has expanded into various idiomatic expressions and contexts, cementing its place in the English language as a descriptor for misleading actions. Today, it captures not only the act of tricking someone but also the emotions involved in being mistaken or misled.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,177, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.