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autumnally

|au-tum-nal-ly|

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/ɔːˈtʌm.nə.li/

like autumn

Etymology
Etymology Information

'autumnally' is formed in English from the adjective 'autumnal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'autumnal' ultimately comes from Latin 'autumnalis', from 'autumnus' meaning 'autumn'.

Historical Evolution

'autumn' came into English via Old French 'autompne/automne' from Latin 'autumnus'; 'autumnal' comes from Latin 'autumnalis' and English formed 'autumnally' by adding '-ly' to create the adverb.

Meaning Changes

Originally describing something 'of or relating to autumn' (adjective), the derived adverb 'autumnally' has the specific meaning 'in a manner characteristic of autumn'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner characteristic of autumn; like or suggestive of autumn.

The garden was autumnally dressed in russet and gold.

Synonyms

in an autumnal wayautumnlikeseasonally (contextual)

Antonyms

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