miserably

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English

Etymology

From Middle English myserablie; equivalent to miserable +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

Adverb

miserably (comparative more miserably, superlative most miserably)

  1. 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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