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cursedly

|curs-ed-ly|

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/ˈkɜrsɪdli/

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/ˈkɜːsɪdli/

in a cursed manner; intensely (figurative)

Etymology
Etymology Information

'cursedly' originates from English, specifically formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'cursed' (the past participle of the verb 'curse'), where the suffix '-ly' meant 'in the manner of'.

Historical Evolution

'cursedly' changed from Middle English adjective/adverb forms such as 'cursidliche' or 'cursedliche' and eventually became the modern English adverb 'cursedly' through regular morphological development (adjective + -ly).

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'in a cursed manner; under a curse', but over time it also acquired a figurative/intensifying sense of 'very' or 'damnably' in some usages.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a cursed manner; as if under a curse.

The idol seemed cursedly beautiful, yet everyone who owned it had bad luck.

Synonyms

damnedlyaccursedly

Antonyms

Adverb 2

informal/intensifying: very; extremely; used to express annoyance or emphasis (e.g., 'cursedly difficult').

This problem is cursedly difficult to solve.

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Last updated: 2025/08/21 20:29