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- [beys]
- /beɪs/
- /beɪ.sli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beys]
- /beɪs/
Definitions of basely word
- adjective basely morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; meanspirited; selfish; cowardly. 1
- adjective basely of little or no value; worthless: hastily composed of base materials. 1
- adjective basely debased or counterfeit: an attempt to eliminate the base coinage. 1
- adjective basely characteristic of or befitting an inferior person or thing. 1
- adjective basely of illegitimate birth. 1
- adjective basely not classical or refined: base language. 1
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Origin of basely
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English bas < Old French < Late Latin bassus low, short, perhaps of Oscan orig.
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Parts of speech for Basely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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basely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
basely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for basely
adv basely
- treacherously — characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous.
- unscrupulously — not scrupulous; unrestrained by scruples; conscienceless; unprincipled.
- maliciously — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
- crookedly — not straight; bending; curved: a crooked path.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
adverb basely
- ignobly — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- immorally — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- disreputable — not reputable; having a bad reputation: a disreputable barroom.
- squalid — foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy.
- sordidly — morally ignoble or base; vile: sordid methods.
Antonyms for basely
adv basely
- truthfully — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- honestly — in an honest manner.
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