Cursedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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cursedly
[ ˈkɜːrsɪdli ]
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.