addleheadedly
|ad-dle-head-ed-ly|
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/ˈædəlˌhɛdɪdli/
(addleheaded)
confused mind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addleheadedly' originates from the English word 'addle,' which comes from the Old English 'adela,' meaning 'liquid filth.' The suffix '-headed' implies a state of mind, and '-ly' turns it into an adverb.
Historical Evolution
'addle' transformed from the Old English 'adela' to the Middle English 'adel,' eventually becoming the modern English 'addle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'addle' referred to 'liquid filth,' but over time it evolved to mean 'confused or muddled,' which is reflected in 'addleheadedly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a confused or muddled manner.
He wandered addleheadedly through the maze, unable to find his way out.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 11:51