Murderously: meaning, definitions and examples

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murderously

 

[ ˈmɜːrdərəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing behavior

The term 'murderously' is used to describe an action or behavior that is extremely violent or lethal in nature. It often conveys a sense of deep aggression or a willingness to cause severe harm or destruction. The adverb can also imply a level of intensity that is chilling or overwhelming. When someone acts murderously, they may be driven by anger, vengeance, or a powerful urge to harm others. This word is often used in literature and conversations to emphasize the severity of a violent act.

Synonyms

deadly, savagely, violently

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her murderously.
  • She moved murderously through the crowd.
  • The killer acted murderously.
  • The storm raged murderously outside.

Translations

Translations of the word "murderously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assassino

🇮🇳 हत्या करने के तरीके से

🇩🇪 mörderisch

🇮🇩 secara membunuh

🇺🇦 вбивчо

🇵🇱 morderczo

🇯🇵 殺人のように

🇫🇷 meurtrier

🇪🇸 mortal

🇹🇷 katilce

🇰🇷 살인적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل قاتل

🇨🇿 vražedně

🇸🇰 vražedne

🇨🇳 谋杀地

🇸🇮 morilsko

🇮🇸 morðingjalega

🇰🇿 құбыжықтай

🇬🇪 მკვლელურად

🇦🇿 qətl edici

🇲🇽 asesinamente

Etymology

The word 'murderously' derives from the base word 'murder,' which traces its origins back to the Old English 'morthor,' meaning 'unlawful killing, murder, or death.' This term evolved from Proto-Germanic roots and is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, denoting the act of killing unlawfully or with intent. The adverbial form 'murderously' was created by adding the suffix '-ly' to denote manner or degree, thus painting a clearer picture of how an action is performed with a murderous intent. Historically, the concept of murder has been fraught with legal and moral implications, leading to various linguistic adaptations that reflect the severity of the crime and the emotions surrounding it.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,003, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.