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English
Etymology
From Middle English myserablie; equivalent to miserable + -ly.
Pronunciation
Adverb
miserably (comparative more miserably, superlative most miserably)
- In a miserable manner.
- fail miserably
1971, Richard Carpenter, Catweazle and the Magic Zodiac, Harmondsworth: Puffin Books, page 7:"Well, sorcerer?" growled the Norman. "Nay, not well," replied Catweazle shivering miserably, "I have the bone-ache."
1999, “Stately Lover”, performed by Lacuna Coil:I just need you miserably
Broken man come to me
I just need you desperately
Just want to change your mind
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