autumnally
|au-tum-nal-ly|
/ɔːˈtʌm.nə.li/
like autumn
Etymology
'autumnally' is formed in English from the adjective 'autumnal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'autumnal' ultimately comes from Latin 'autumnalis', from 'autumnus' meaning 'autumn'.
'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.
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.
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Last updated: 2025/11/29 20:02
