Gawkily: meaning, definitions and examples

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gawkily

 

[ หˆษกษ”หkษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desajeitadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tapsig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara canggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdarnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŽใ“ใกใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maladroitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beceriksizce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์ƒ‰ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ู„ุงุฆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neobratnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neobratne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nerodno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klunnalega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพัั‹ะฝัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpemente

Word origin

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.