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haggardly


Meanings
  • adverb

    Moving or acting with great effort, weariness, or distress.


Variants
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haggard , haggardly , haggardness , haggardnesses
Etymology
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Originated from the Old Norse word 'hagathr', meaning 'to trouble or vex'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'haggard' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

  2. In some dialects, 'haggardly' can also be used as an adjective to describe a person or thing that looks or seems worn out or exhausted.


Related Concepts
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  1. weariness: A feeling of being tired and weary, often beyond what is typical or expected.

  2. distress: A state of emotional or mental suffering, often causing great anxiety or worry.


Culture
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In literature, 'haggardly' has been used to describe the appearance or actions of characters, often conveying a sense of exhaustion or struggle.

How to Memorize "haggardly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone or something moving with great effort and weariness. Visualize their face, posture, and expressions to help remember the meaning of 'haggardly'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'haggardly' with the feeling of being tired and worn out. Think of a time when you were extremely exhausted and use that memory to help remember the meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'H' for 'having great effort', 'A' for 'acting with weariness', and 'G' for 'giving in to distress'.


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