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- [sawr-did]
- /ˈsɔr dɪd/
- /ˈsɔː.dɪd.li/
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- [sawr-did]
- /ˈsɔr dɪd/
Definitions of sordidly word
- adjective sordidly morally ignoble or base; vile: sordid methods. 1
- adjective sordidly meanly selfish, self-seeking, or mercenary. 1
- adjective sordidly dirty or filthy. 1
- adjective sordidly squalid; wretchedly poor and run-down: sordid housing. 1
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Origin of sordidly
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin sordidus, equivalent to sord(ēs) dirt + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Sordidly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sordidly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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.
sordidly usage trend in Literature
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adverb sordidly
- basely — morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; meanspirited; selfish; cowardly.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- disgustingly — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- distastefully — In a distasteful manner.
- filthily — In a filthy manner.
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