badly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or showing disappointment, sadness, or regret

• adverb

  in a clumsy or awkward manner

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbæd.li/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with badly
daily , valley , molly , rally

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Homophones

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1. baldly (English) : speaking openly and frankly without embarrassment or hesitation
   

2. bawdily (English) : in a coarse or vulgar manner
   

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Variants

List of all variants of badly that leads to same result
badly , badly off for , not badly , think badly of , thinking badly of , thinks badly of , thought badly of , bad , ill , illy , worst , badly off

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Forms

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badlier, badliest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old English 'baldig', meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'. Over time, it came to mean 'clumsy' or 'awkward' due to its opposite meaning becoming more common.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'badly' is used as an adverb in English but can also function as an adjective in other languages, such as Spanish and French.

2. In the novel 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, Mr. Darcy is described as 'walking badly' after an injury, which adds to his mysterious and brooding character.

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Related Concepts

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1. clumsiness: A lack of skill or coordination, often resulting in unintended mistakes or accidents.

2. awkwardness: A feeling of discomfort or embarrassment in a social situation due to a lack of familiarity or understanding.

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Culture

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In literature, 'badly' has been used to describe characters who are clumsy, awkward, or inexperienced. In music, the term 'badly' is used in song titles and lyrics to express emotions of sadness, regret, or disappointment.

How to Memorize "badly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone tripping over their own feet or dropping objects frequently to remember the meaning of 'badly' as clumsy or awkward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'badly' with the image of a sad or disappointed face to remember its meaning as expressing disappointment or sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'B-A-D-L-Y' standing for 'Bumbling Around, Disorganized, Lost, Yikes!' to help remember the meaning of 'badly' as clumsy or awkward.

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