wretchedly

Meanings

• adjective

  expressing or causing deep sadness, misery, or despair

  - "The wretchedly poor man begged for alms."
  - "Her wretchedly sad expression conveyed her inner pain."

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Variants

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wretched , wretcheder , wretchedest , wretchedly , wretchedness , wretchednesses

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Etymology

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From Old English wrēþan 'be miserable' + -ly

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wretchedly' contains the letter sequence 'retch', which is a reference to the feeling of nausea and revulsion often associated with deep sadness and despair.

2. In the novel 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, the character Estella is described as having a 'wretchedly beautiful' face.

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Related Concepts

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1. misery: A state of deep and prolonged sadness and distress

2. despair: A feeling of complete and utter hopelessness

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Culture

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In literature, 'wretchedly' is often used to describe the state of a character who is experiencing great suffering or misfortune.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wretchedly' as meaning 'causing deep sadness'.

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