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- [rech-id]
- /ˈrɛtʃ ɪd/
- /ˈretʃ.ɪd.li/
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- [rech-id]
- /ˈrɛtʃ ɪd/
Definitions of wretchedly word
- adjective wretchedly very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable. 1
- adjective wretchedly characterized by or attended with misery and sorrow. 1
- adjective wretchedly despicable, contemptible, or mean: a wretched miser. 1
- adjective wretchedly poor, sorry, or pitiful; worthless: a wretched job of sewing. 1
- noun wretchedly In a wretched manner. 1
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Origin of wretchedly
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
First recorded in 1150-1200, wretched is from the Middle English word wrecchede. See wretch, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Wretchedly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wretchedly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
Synonyms for wretchedly
adverb wretchedly
- miserably — wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable: miserable victims of war.
- desolately — barren or laid waste; devastated: a treeless, desolate landscape.
- pitifully — evoking or deserving pity: a pitiful fate.
- dejectedly — depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory.
- piteous — evoking or deserving pity; pathetic: piteous cries for help.
Antonyms for wretchedly
adverb wretchedly
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
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