asperously
|asp-er-ous-ly|
/ˈæspərəs/
(asperous)
rough; harsh
Etymology
'asperously' originates from English, derived from the adjective 'asperous', ultimately from Latin 'asper', where 'asper' meant 'rough'.
'asperously' developed from the Late Latin/Medieval Latin adjective 'asperosus' (meaning 'rough' or 'harsh'), which influenced Middle English forms such as 'asperous' and later produced the English adjective 'asperous' and the adverbial suffix '-ly' to form 'asperously'.
Initially, the root 'asper' meant 'rough' (in surface or temperament); over time this produced adjectives meaning 'rough/harsh' and the adverb 'asperously' meaning 'in a rough or harsh manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a rough or harsh quality; full of asperity (used of manner, surface, or tone).
The asperous path made the climb more difficult than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 23:00