What does ruinously mean?
Ruinously means in a way that will cause ruin.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
in a way that will cause ruin.
The ruinously high interest we agreed to will bankrupt us in a year if the economy doesn't improve quickly.
Use ruinously when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ruinously means in a way that will cause ruin.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The ruinously high interest we agreed to will bankrupt us in a year if the economy doesn't improve quickly.
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