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folly vs romp

romp vs folly

folly and romp both are nouns.

folly is not a verb while romp is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
folly Yes No No No
romp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, romp is a hypernym of folly; that is, romp is a word with a broader meaning than folly:
  • folly: foolish or senseless behavior
  • romp: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Other hypernyms of folly include caper, frolic, gambol, play.
folly (noun) romp (noun)
foolish or senseless behavior gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a stupid mistake an easy victory
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
the quality of being rash and foolish
folly (verb) romp (verb)
win easily
play boisterously
run easily and fairly fast
Difference between folly and romp

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