refusingly
|re-fus-ing-ly|
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/rɪˈfjuzɪŋli/
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/rɪˈfjuːzɪŋli/
(refuse)
decline or reject
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refuse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'refusare,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'futare' meant 'to pour.'
Historical Evolution
'refusare' transformed into the Old French word 'refuser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'refuse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pour back or reject,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decline or reject something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows unwillingness or rejection.
She shook her head refusingly when offered the dessert.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 16:50