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- [ig-nuh-min-ee-uh s]
- /ˌɪg nəˈmɪn i əs/
- /ˌɪɡ.nə.ˈmɪ.nɪə.sli/
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- [ig-nuh-min-ee-uh s]
- /ˌɪg nəˈmɪn i əs/
Definitions of ignominiously word
- adjective ignominiously marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating: an ignominious retreat. 1
- adjective ignominiously bearing or deserving ignominy; contemptible. 1
- noun ignominiously In an ignominious manner. 1
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Origin of ignominiously
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word ignōminiōsus. See ignominy, -ous
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Parts of speech for Ignominiously
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ignominiously popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
ignominiously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ignominiously
adverb ignominiously
- discreditably — In a discreditable manner.
- opprobrious — conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
- dishonourably — (British) alternative spelling of dishonorably.
- dishonorably — In a dishonorable manner.
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