0%

sordidly

sor·did
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sawr-did]
    • /ˈsɔr dɪd/
    • /ˈsɔː.dɪd.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Information block about the term

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

Historical Comparancy

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

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for sordidly

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.

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?