professedly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or claiming to have a belief, opinion, or quality, especially publicly or formally

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with professedly
profusely , obediently , debently

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Variants

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professedly

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Etymology

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From the past participle of profess (verb): to make a solemn declaration, to claim publicly

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Trivia

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1. The word 'professedly' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Iago uses the word 'professedly' to describe Othello's love for Desdemona, which he later manipulates and turns against him.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypocrisy: The act of pretending to have a belief or feeling that one does not actually have, especially for the purpose of deceiving others or gaining an advantage

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Culture

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In literature, 'professedly' is often used to describe characters who claim to have certain beliefs or qualities, but their actions may not align with those claims. In art, it can refer to the depiction of characters or scenes that are presented as genuine or authentic, but may have hidden meanings or complexities.

How to Memorize "professedly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a public declaration or statement, and visualize the word 'professedly' as a part of that statement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'professedly' with the idea of making a formal or public declaration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Professor-edly' to remember the meaning: A professor makes a formal declaration.

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