pedestrianly
|pe-des-trian-ly|
C2
/pəˈdɛstriənli/
in a dull, ordinary way
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pedestrianly' is formed from the adjective 'pedestrian' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'pedestrian' comes from Latin 'pedester' meaning 'going on foot'.
Historical Evolution
'pedestrian' came from Middle French 'pédestre', from Latin 'pedester', and the adverbial form 'pedestrianly' was created in modern English by adding '-ly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pedestrian' meant 'on foot', but 'pedestrianly' evolved to mean 'in a dull or unimaginative manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is dull, unimaginative, or lacking in excitement; in a pedestrian way.
The report was written pedestrianly, lacking any creative flair.
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Last updated: 2025/07/31 03:25