Wellnigh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Wellnigh is an adverb meaning Alternative spelling of well-nigh.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of well-nigh.
Example Sentences
[…] Huck’s confidence in the human race was wellnigh obliterated.
Athens especially never forgave the defection which had wellnigh involved her in hopeless ruin.
Five years ago the officers determined to build a new mess. There was only one objection to the fulfilment of this wish: the regimental coffers were wellnigh empty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nigh, seemly, tenantless, slenderly, astonied, confessedly.
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