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scurvily

/ˈskɜːr.vɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈskɜːr.vɪ.li/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее наречие, означающее 'презренным, подлым или бесчестным образом'. Исторически происходит от прилагательного 'scurvy' (означающего никчёмный или отвратительный) и использовалось для описания низкого или подлого поведения. В современном английском слово считается устаревшим.

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a contemptible, mean, or dishonorable manner.' Historically derived from the adjective 'scurvy' (meaning worthless or despicable), it was used to describe base or lowly behavior. The word is now considered obsolete in modern English.

  1. In a despicable or ignoble mannerC2formal

    Acting in a way that is mean, dishonorable, or contemptible.

    ruПодло

    • He scurvily betrayed his closest friend for personal gain.
    • The politician scurvily avoided taking responsibility for the scandal.
    • They scurvily spread false rumors to ruin her reputation.

    Synonymsabjectlybaselycontemptiblydespicablyignoblymeanlyshabbilyvilely

    Antonymshonorablynoblyrespectablyvirtuouslyworthily

Forms
  • more scurvily comparative form
  • most scurvily superlative form