wordily
|word/i/ly|
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🇺🇸
/ˈwɜːrdɪli/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɜːdɪli/
(wordy)
excessive words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wordily' originates from the English word 'wordy', which is derived from the Old English 'wordig', meaning 'full of words'.
Historical Evolution
'wordig' transformed into the Middle English word 'wordy', and eventually became the modern English word 'wordy', with 'wordily' as its adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of words', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a verbose manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a verbose or overly wordy manner.
The professor explained the concept wordily, making it hard to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 21:42