请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 bêtises
释义

bêtise

noun

bê·​tise bā-ˈtēz How to pronounce bêtise (audio)
plural bêtises bā-ˈtēz How to pronounce bêtise (audio)
1
: an act of foolishness or stupidity
2
: lack of good sense : stupidity

Synonyms

  • absurdity
  • asininity
  • fatuity
  • folly
  • foolery
  • foppery
  • idiocy
  • imbecility
  • inanity
  • insanity
  • lunacy
  • stupidity
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

writing a sequel to a Jane Austen novel must be regarded as a literary bêtise of the highest order

Word History

Etymology

French, from bête idiot, fool, literally, beast

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

bêtises

noun

plural of bêtise
as in fopperies
a foolish act or idea writing a sequel to a Jane Austen novel must be regarded as a literary bêtise of the highest order

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • fopperies
  • insanities
  • blunders
  • follies
  • absurdities
  • fooleries
  • tomfooleries
  • stupidities
  • idiocies
  • lunacies
  • imbecilities
  • fatuities
  • inanities
  • asininities
  • buffooneries
  • twaddles
  • shenanigans
  • nonsense
  • monkeyshines
  • flubs
  • drivel
  • howlers
  • goofs
  • humbug
  • bungles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sagacities
  • discretions
  • wisdoms
  • forethoughts
  • prudences
  • inspirations
  • brainstorms
See More
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/2/19 9:43:56