Cursedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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cursedly

 

[ ˈkɜːrsɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

way of speaking

Cursedly is an adverb that describes doing something in a way that is marked by a sense of misfortune or bad luck. It often conveys a tone of frustration or anger, as if the action is plagued by a curse or negative outcome.

Synonyms

miserably, unluckily, wretchedly.

Examples of usage

  • He cursedly muttered under his breath.
  • They cursedly accepted their fate.
  • She walked cursedly into the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "cursedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amaldiçoadamente

🇮🇳 शापित रूप से

🇩🇪 verflucht

🇮🇩 terkutuk

🇺🇦 проклято

🇵🇱 przeklęcie

🇯🇵 呪われたように

🇫🇷 malédiction

🇪🇸 malditamente

🇹🇷 lanetli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 저주받은 듯이

🇸🇦 لعنًا

🇨🇿 prokletě

🇸🇰 prekliato

🇨🇳 被诅咒地

🇸🇮 preklet

🇮🇸 bölvun

🇰🇿 қарғыс атқандай

🇬🇪 წყევლილი

🇦🇿 lənətlənmiş şəkildə

🇲🇽 malditamente

Etymology

The word 'cursedly' originates from the Old English term 'cursian', meaning to invoke a curse upon someone or something. This root is closely related to the Proto-Germanic *kursōn, which has similar meanings associated with invoking harm or misfortune. Over time, as English evolved, the use of curse transitioned from primarily a noun to include various forms, including adverbs like cursedly. The '-ly' suffix denotes that it is functioning as an adverb, describing the manner in which an action is performed. The negative connotation of the word reflects not just a surface-level misfortune, but also deeper cultural fears surrounding curses and bad luck, making it a powerful term in English literature and conversation.