Bigly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪɡ.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Bigly is an adverb meaning (now rare) In a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale.
Meaning
(now rare) In a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale.
More Meanings
- (now rare) Strongly, with great force.
- (now rare) In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily, pompously.
- (nonstandard, humorous) Big league.
- (Scotland, now obsolete elsewhere) Habitable, liveable; hence delightful, pleasant, pleasing.
Example Sentences
I will bigly, hugely admit that I was wrong
He looked at Mrs. Harling, who loomed bigly in the dull light.
In the light and air the shadows of the clouds move bigly over the baby's arms.
That is, start to renegotiate, gain some minor concessions then declare victory bigly.
Word Forms
- biglie
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bygly, vastly, gigantically, colossally, largely, greatly.
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