bigly
big·ly
bigly · more bigly · most bigly
In a big way, greatlyIn a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale.
/ˈbɪɡ.li/
» I like you bigly.
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3 senses(archaic)In a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale.
(archaic)Strongly, with great force.
(archaic)In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily, pompously.
Examples
1 sentencesI like you bigly.
Origin
From Middle English bygly, byggly, biggely. By surface analysis, big (“of great size, largFrom Middle English bygly, byggly, biggely. By surface analysis, big (“of great size, large (adjective); to a large extent, on a large scale; hard (adverb)”) + -ly.
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Forms
more bigly, most bigly| Comparative | more bigly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most bigly |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb