Scurvily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Scurvily is an adverb meaning In a scurvy manner; in a low, disgusting and mean way.
Meaning
In a scurvy manner; in a low, disgusting and mean way.
Example Sentences
If the crops turned out ill next year, the people laid the failure at the door of the ghosts, who fancied themselves scurvily treated and had taken their revenge by trampling down the corn.
Synonyms for scurvily
Depending on context, synonyms include contemptibly, despicably, meanly, basely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include meanly, basely, scabbily, scurrilously, scummily, scurfily.
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