foully

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière infâme » — c'est-à-dire d'une façon moralement répréhensible, offensante, dégoûtante ou injuste. Peut décrire des actions commises avec cruauté, malhonnêteté ou un caractère extrêmement déplaisant.

An adverb meaning "in a foul manner" — that is, in a way that is morally wicked, offensive, disgusting, or unfair. It can describe actions done with cruelty, dishonesty, or extreme unpleasantness.

1. In a wicked or evil mannerC1formal

   In a way that is morally wrong, cruel, or unfair.

   d'une manière infâme

   • He was foully betrayed by his closest ally.
   • The prisoner was foully treated by the guards.
   • They foully deceived the public for years.

   Synonymesabominablyatrociouslycorruptlyevillyiniquitouslynefariouslyvilelywickedly

   Antonymeshonorablymorallyrighteouslyvirtuously

2. In a disgusting or offensive mannerC1formal

   In a way that is extremely unpleasant, dirty, or offensive.

   d'une manière dégoûtante

   • The room smelled foully of decay and rot.
   • He spoke foully, using language that shocked everyone.
   • The water tasted foully of chemicals.

   Synonymesabominablydisgustinglygrosslynastilyoffensivelyrepulsivelyvilely

   Antonymescleanlypurelysweetly