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- [stoo-pid, styoo‐]
- /ˈstu pɪd, ˈstyu‐/
- /ˈstjuː.pɪd/
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- [stoo-pid, styoo‐]
- /ˈstu pɪd, ˈstyu‐/
Definitions of stupidly word
- adjective stupidly lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull. 1
- adjective stupidly characterized by or proceeding from mental dullness; foolish; senseless: a stupid question. 1
- adjective stupidly tediously dull, especially due to lack of meaning or sense; inane; pointless: a stupid party. 1
- adjective stupidly annoying or irritating; troublesome: Turn off that stupid radio. 1
- adjective stupidly in a state of stupor; stupefied: stupid from fatigue. 1
- adjective stupidly Slang. excellent; terrific. 1
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Origin of stupidly
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin stupidus, equivalent to stup(ēre) to be numb or stunned + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Stupidly
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stupidly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stupidly
adv stupidly
- abominably — repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime.
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- defectively — having a defect or flaw; faulty; imperfect: a defective machine.
- feebly — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
adverb stupidly
- credulously — In a credulous manner; believably.
- densely — having the component parts closely compacted together; crowded or compact: a dense forest; dense population.
- dimly — not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light: a dim room; a dim flashlight.
- dully — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- dumbly — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
Antonyms for stupidly
adv stupidly
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- aptly — inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.
- astutely — of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis.
- capably — having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor.
- discerningly — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
adverb stupidly
- comprehendingly — In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
- judiciously — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- wisely — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
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