Gawkily: meaning, definitions and examples
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gawkily
[ หษกษหkษชli ]
manner of movement
Gawkily describes a manner of movement or behavior that is awkward and clumsy. It is often used to portray someone who is lacking grace in their actions or physical presence.
Synonyms
awkwardly, clumsily, ungainly.
Examples of usage
- She walked gawkily across the room.
- He laughed gawkily, trying to fit in.
- The puppy gawkily stumbled around the yard.
- They gawkily attempted to dance at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "gawkily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desajeitadamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช tapsig
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara canggung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ niezdarnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใกใชใ
๐ซ๐ท maladroitement
๐ช๐ธ torpemente
๐น๐ท beceriksizce
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบูุฑ ู ูุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ neobratnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ neobratne
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nerodno
๐ฎ๐ธ klunnalega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพััะฝััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแ แฎแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑลฤฑq ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ torpemente
Etymology
The word 'gawkily' is derived from the adjective 'gawky', which dates back to the early 19th century. This term describes a person or animal that is awkward or clumsy, particularly in their physical movements. The origin of 'gawky' is thought to come from the word 'gawk', which means to stare stupidly or to be foolish. The inclusion of the suffix '-ly' to form 'gawkily' indicates that it is used as an adverb, demonstrating the manner in which an action is performed. The evolution of the term reflects societal attitudes toward gracefulness and physical elegance, often highlighting the comedic aspects of being clumsy.