Doubly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʌb.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Doubly is an adverb meaning (usually of relative importance, of degree, quantity or measure) In a double manner; with twice the severity or degree.
Meaning
(usually of relative importance, of degree, quantity or measure) In a double manner; with twice the severity or degree.
More Meanings
- In two ways
- (obsolete) with duplicity
Example Sentences
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.
Stealing and then lying about it is doubly wrong.
My mother was always doubly careful when winding the grandfather clock.
Losing a teenmover is doubly painful; so Black continues to make moves.
Synonyms for doubly
Depending on context, synonyms include double, twofold, dually, deceptively, double-handedly, duplicitously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include double, twofold, dually, dual, filled, extra.
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