Daftly: meaning, definitions and examples

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daftly

 

[ ˈdæftli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of acting

Daftly refers to acting in a silly, foolish, or irrational manner. It is often used to describe behavior that lacks common sense or sound judgment.

Synonyms

absurdly, foolishly, irrationally

Examples of usage

  • He daftly ignored the warnings about the storm.
  • She danced daftly at the party, drawing everyone's attention.
  • He daftly thought he could complete the project last minute.
  • They made daftly decisions during the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "daftly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma tola

🇮🇳 मूर्खतापूर्ण तरीके से

🇩🇪 töricht

🇮🇩 dengan bodoh

🇺🇦 дурно

🇵🇱 głupio

🇯🇵 愚かに

🇫🇷 bêtement

🇪🇸 neciamente

🇹🇷 aptalca

🇰🇷 어리석게

🇸🇦 بغباء

🇨🇿 hloupě

🇸🇰 hlúpo

🇨🇳 愚蠢地

🇸🇮 neumno

🇮🇸 heimskulega

🇰🇿 надана

🇬🇪 ბრიყვულად

🇦🇿 axmaqlıqla

🇲🇽 torpemente

Word origin

The word 'daft' has its origins in the Middle English word 'daft', which means 'stupid' or 'senseless'. This term is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word 'dǫftr', meaning 'soft, weak, or foolish'. Over time, the adjective evolved to describe someone or something lacking in intelligence or common sense. The adverbial form 'daftly' emerged as a way to convey actions taken in a daft or foolish manner. It is primarily used in British English, where it is often employed in a light-hearted or humorous context. The usage of 'daft' and its derivatives reflects a cultural tolerance for silliness and irrational behavior, often serving as a gentle critique rather than a harsh condemnation. As such, 'daftly' has maintained its place in modern vernacular, commonly used to portray antics that are both entertaining and foolish.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,480, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.