Plunderingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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plunderingly
[ ˈplʌndərɪŋli ]
destructive action
In a manner characterized by plundering; involving stealing goods, often in a violent way. The term is used to describe actions that are aggressive and harmful, typically during war or invasion.
Synonyms
aggressively, thievishly, violently
Examples of usage
- The soldiers moved plunderingly through the abandoned village.
- Her actions were plunderingly reckless during the chaos.
- The pirates attacked plunderingly, leaving destruction in their wake.
Translations
Translations of the word "plunderingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saqueadoramente
🇮🇳 लूटने वाला
🇩🇪 plündernd
🇮🇩 perampokan
🇺🇦 пограбування
🇵🇱 rabunkowo
🇯🇵 略奪的に
🇫🇷 pillageant
🇪🇸 saqueadoramente
🇹🇷 yağmacı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 약탈적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل نهب
🇨🇿 loupivě
🇸🇰 lúpežne
🇨🇳 掠夺地
🇸🇮 roparsko
🇮🇸 rændara
🇰🇿 тонаушы
🇬🇪 გატაცებით
🇦🇿 qəddarlıqla
🇲🇽 saqueadoramente
Etymology
The term 'plunderingly' is derived from the root word 'plunder', which has Old French origins from the word 'plondre', meaning 'to rob'. This term was combined with the adverbial suffix '-ingly' to form an adverb that describes the manner of action when engaging in plunder. Plunder has indicated a sense of violence and destruction, particularly during conflicts and wars. The evolution of the term reflects its historical context, emphasizing the chaotic and brutal nature of plundering, often associated with marauding armies and pirates throughout history. Its usage in literature often evokes vivid imagery of chaos and the loss of security during invasions.