Foolish and Highbrow

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Foolish adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

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Highbrow is an antonym for foolish.

Nearby Words: fool, foolishness, foolery, foolishly

Highbrow adjective - Much given to learning and thinking.

Usage example: finally, a TV series that appeals to a highbrow audience

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Foolish is an antonym for highbrow.

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