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- [dih-plawr-uh-buh l, -plohr-]
- /dɪˈplɔr ə bəl, -ˈploʊr-/
- /dɪˈplɔː.rə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-plawr-uh-buh l, -plohr-]
- /dɪˈplɔr ə bəl, -ˈploʊr-/
Definitions of deplorably word
- adjective deplorably causing or being a subject for grief or regret; lamentable: the deplorable death of a friend. 1
- adjective deplorably causing or being a subject for censure, reproach, or disapproval; wretched; very bad: This room is in deplorable order. You have deplorable manners! 1
- noun deplorably In a deplorable manner. 1
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Origin of deplorably
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French déplorable < Middle French, equivalent to deplor(er) (see deplore) + -able -able
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Parts of speech for Deplorably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deplorably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deplorably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deplorably
adv deplorably
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- sorely — in a painful manner.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- very — in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.
- intensely — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
adverb deplorably
- disgraceful — bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.
- appallingly — causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- forgave — simple past tense of forgive.
- shockingly — causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
Antonyms for deplorably
adv deplorably
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- funnily — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
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