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- \ˈē-vəl, British often & US also ˈē-(ˌ)vil\
- /ˈiː.və.li/
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- \ˈē-vəl, British often & US also ˈē-(ˌ)vil\
Definition of evilly word
- noun evilly In an evil manner. 1
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Parts of speech for Evilly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
evilly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
evilly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for evilly
adverb evilly
- immorally — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- naughtily — disobedient; mischievous (used especially in speaking to or about children): Weren't we naughty not to eat our spinach?
- criminally — In a criminal manner.
- improperly — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
- shamefully — causing shame: shameful behavior.
Antonyms for evilly
adverb evilly
- adequately — as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for): This car is adequate to our needs. adequate food for fifty people.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- morally — in a moral manner.
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