Foolish and Sober

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

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Sober is an antonym for foolish.

Nearby Words: fool, foolishness, foolery, foolishly

Sober adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: a sober reply to what was only a teasing comment

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Foolish is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

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