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- [sel-fish]
- /ˈsɛl fɪʃ/
- /ˈsel.fɪʃ/
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- [sel-fish]
- /ˈsɛl fɪʃ/
Definitions of selfishly word
- adjective selfishly devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others. 1
- adjective selfishly characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself: selfish motives. 1
- adverb selfishly for one's own sake 1
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Origin of selfishly
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; self + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Selfishly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
selfishly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
selfishly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for selfishly
adv selfishly
- airily — in a jaunty or high-spirited manner
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
- conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- loftily — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
adverb selfishly
- egoistically — In an egoistic manner.
- egotistically — In an egotistic manner.
- inconsiderately — In an inconsiderate manner.
- miserly — of, like, or befitting a miser; penurious; stingy; niggardly.
Antonyms for selfishly
adv selfishly
- altruistically — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
- benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- charitably — generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.
- chivalrously — having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
- copiously — large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful: copious amounts of food.
adverb selfishly
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- magnanimously — In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.
- wholeheartedly — fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.
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